The New Zealand judge handling the extradition case of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has dramatically stepped down from the role. Speaking at the “Fair Deal” campaign launch last week, Judge David Harvey had voiced his feelings on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, describing the United States as “the enemy”. Accepting that the comments could lead people to question his impartiality in the case, Harvey has surrendered his role.
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The New Zealand judge in Kim Dotcom’s case has referred to the United States as “the enemy,” with respect to intellectual property policy
http://vrritti.com/2012/07/17/the-new-zealand-judge-in-kim-dotcoms-case-has-referred-to-the-united-states-as-the-enemy-with-respect-to-intellectual-property-policy/
