World | Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail

WELLINGTON (New Zealand) - Kim Dotcom, the founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload, was granted bail and released on Wednesday after a New Zealand judge determined that authorities have seized any funds he might have used to flee the country. US authorities allege Dotcom facilitated millions of illegal downloads through his company. He had been in custody since his arrest Jan 20. A smiling Dotcom spoke to reporters briefly outside the court as he was ushered to a waiting truck. "I am relieved to go home to see my family, my three little kids and my pregnant wife," he said. "And I hope you understand that that is all I want to say right now." He confirmed he would be fighting US extradition efforts. Asked how he had been treated by the police after his high-profile arrest, Dotcom said, "Well, it felt a little bit like an audition to 'American Idol.'" Dotcom was relea...

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