Overview

• Justice Christine Grice rejected arguments of political motivation, disproportionate punishment, and unfair domestic charging of associates.
• The ruling upholds Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's August 2024 decision to surrender Dotcom to the United States.
• Dotcom can file a challenge in the Court of Appeal by Oct. 8 under the reported timetable.
• The judge found his reported 2024 stroke and other health issues do not bar extradition.
• Dotcom remains on bail as he contests U.S. charges linked to Megaupload, and authorities have not disclosed a surrender timeline.