Megaupload founder seeks bail in New Zealand court

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The founder of file-sharing website Megaupload has appeared in a New Zealand court seeking bail.

German national Kim Dotcom - also known as Kim Schmitz - was arrested with three others in Auckland on Friday in a raid requested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.

He has been accused of internet piracy and money laundering.

Prosecutors say he is a flight risk. The court later delayed a decision on bail.

full: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16675607

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1. I have very mixed feelings about this arrest.

On one hand I can't condone money laundering but
otoh, I liked Megaupload for watching tv online
since I had to give up cable/satellite service.

I think the timing of this arrest is interesting in
light of SOPA/PIPA.