Post date: Sep 20, 2012 12:48:11 PM
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (SEPTEMBER 20, 2012) (TV3 NEW ZEALAND) - Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom arrived at the Court of Appeals in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday (September 20).
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom in court fighting U.S prosecutors to reveal their case against him.
The U.S government is appealing against a ruling that requires them to disclose the evidence they have against Dotcom.
Dotcom, a German national, is fighting extradition to the United States from New Zealand for internet piracy, money laundering and breach of copyright charges.
In a raid on his property in January, police seized evidence but authorities in the United States don't want to reveal what that evidence is.
"So you know this whole case is very malicious, the way it's designed," said Dotcom as he left court.
The judges have reserved their decision and an appeal will be be likely from the losing side.
The FBI says Dotcom led a group that has netted 175 million US dollars since 2005 by copying and distributing music, movies and other copyrighted content without authorisation.
Lawyers for the flamboyant entrepreneur said the company simply offered online storage.
Dotcom and three others were arrested in the raid. Dotcom was kept in custody for a month before being granted bail.