Updated on
Summary Kim Dotcom took his name from the Internet but now he cannot use it.
Kim Dotcom, the founder of the website Megaupload, has been ordered not to have any Internet access as part of his bail conditions.U.S. authorities allege Dotcom facilitated millions of illegal downloads through his company and have charged him with racketeering. He was arrested Jan. 20 in New Zealand and released Wednesday on bail.Following a request from The Associated Press and other media, court authorities on Thursday disclosed his bail conditions.Under the terms of his release, Dotcom may only leave his Auckland home for approved outings like court appearances and medical appointments. One unusual condition is that no helicopters can land at his home.Bail conditions restrict Kim Dotcom’s Internet useDotcom took his name from the Internet but now he cannot use it.Kim Dotcom, the founder of the website Megaupload, has been ordered not to have any Internet access as part of his bail conditions.U.S. authorities allege Dotcom facilitated millions of illegal downloads through his company and have charged him with racketeering. He was arrested Jan. 20 in New Zealand and released Wednesday on bail.Following a request from The Associated Press and other media, court authorities on Thursday disclosed his bail conditions.Under the terms of his release, Dotcom may only leave his Auckland home for approved outings like court appearances and medical appointments. One unusual condition is that no helicopters can land at his home.
