Kim Dotcom Refused an Appeal and Still Denied Bail [Megaupload]
Kim Dotcom has been refused an appeal to be freed on bail by a New Zealand court, as its opinion that he is a "flight risk" still hasn't changed. More »
source: gizmodo.com
3 Feb 2012
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