Megaupload Trial May Never Happen, Judge Says
Posted: 21 Apr 2012 12:31 PM PDT - AP
The US Government accuses Kim Dotcom and the rest of the “Mega Conspiracy” of running a criminal operation. Charges in the indictment include engaging in a racketeering conspiracy, conspiring to commit copyright infringement, conspiring to commit money laundering and two substantive counts of criminal copyright infringement. While the prosecution is hoping to have Megaupload tried in the US, breaking news suggests that this may never happen. It turns out that the US judge handling the case has serious doubts whether it will ever go to trial due to a procedural error. “I frankly don’t know that we are ever going to have a trial in this matter,” Judge O’Grady said as reported by the NZ Herald Judge O’Grady informed the FBI that Megaupload was never served with criminal charges, which is a requirement to start the trial. The origin of this problem is not merely a matter of oversight. Megaupload’s lawyer Ira Rothken says that unlike people, companies can’t be served outside US jurisdiction. Quote:
If this issue indeed prevents Megaupload from being tried in the US, it would be a blunder of epic proportions. And it is not the first “procedural” mistake either. Last month the New Zealand High Court declared the order used to seize Dotcom’s property "null and void", after it was discovered that the police had acted under a court order that should have never been granted. The error dates back to January when the police applied for the order granting them permission to seize Dotcom’s property. Rather than applying for an interim restraining order, the Police Commissioner applied for a foreign restraining order instead. The exact ramifications of the failure to serve will become apparent in the near future. END Update: Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom responds,and he’s not happy. (See next Thread for his response here;) http://www.dreamteamdownloads1.com/piracy-warez-hackers-internet-news-scams-related/202532-kim-dotcom-lashes-out-against-%93corrupt%94-us-government.html#post247894 . |
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