Kim Dotcom claims billions of dollars in damages after his "unlawful" 2012 arrest
The Megaupload founder and entrepreneur is seeking reparations from the New Zealand government

Kim Dotcom (born Kim Schmitz), the internet entrepreneur, has followed through on his long-standing threat and is suing the government of New Zealand for an illegal arrest. Six years ago, Dotcom's Megaupload...
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