Ira Rothken
Kim Dotcom sues New Zealand government over arrest
Kim Dotcom has filed papers seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages from the government over an erroneous arrest warrant. The papers accuse the government of pursuing an erroneous arrest… Audio
International extradition expert comments on Dotcom ruling
Jacques Semmelman, a partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle in New York, is an expert on international extradition. He says both sides have compelling arguments and it is very difficult to… Audio
Dotcom heartened by High Court ruling, vows to fight on
The head of Kim Dotcom's international legal team Ira Rothken says the US indictment and allegations at its core are about criminal copyright infringement and the High Court has rejected online… Audio
Hollywood powers welcome Dotcom decision
Hollywood's powerbrokers have welcomed yesterday's court decision Kim Dotcom and his associates can be extradited to the United States to face movie piracy and racketeering charges. Audio
Top Harvard law professor slams Kim Dotcom's extradition case
A Harvard law professor has waded into the case for Kim Dotcom's extradition, claiming the United States allegations lack merit. Ira Rothken, Kim Dotcom's American lawyer, joins Morning Report. Audio
A fans - and a haters - guide to surviving the RWC
Just one day to go until rugby heaven - or perhaps it's your idea of hell. While rugby fans can't wait, those less enthusiastic are wondering how they're going to survive the next six weeks. Audio
Lawyer doubts admissions will affect Dotcom
The first of seven people indicted over Kim Dotcom's now defunct Megaupload website has pleaded guilty to copyright infringement charges. Audio
First of seven men sought by the FBI is now facing charges
The first of seven men sought by the FBI in its internet piracy case against Kim Dotcom is now in the US, facing charges. Audio
Dotcom suffering from war of attrition - his US lawyer
Kim Dotcom's lawyer in the United States says governments are waging a war of attrition against the internet entrepreneur who has revealed he's spent 10 million dollars on his legal fight. Audio
Dotcom searches for lawyers after NZ legal team quits
Kim Dotcom is scrambling to replace his New Zealand lawyers, who've quit the long-running case today. Audio
Dotcom questions poltical involvement in his case
The Labour Party says the Prime Minister should front up to New Zealanders and explain exactly what he knew about Kim Dotcom and when he knew it. Mr Key has repeatedly said he had not heard of Mr… Audio
Court will be asked to put a stop to legal proceedings
Four recording giants have launched a fresh legal bid to freeze Kim Dotcom's New Zealand assets. Audio
Hollywood wants to freeze Dotcom's assets
The US lawyer for Kim Dotcom says a bid by Hollywood's movie studios to have the Internet businessman's assets frozen here is a bid to ensure Mr Dotcom can't win in court in the United States. Audio
Dotcom calls Hollywood studio claims "stupid"
Kim Dotcom is describing new Hollywood legal action against his former Megaupload company as a load of nonsense, and a science fiction script. Audio
Dotcom lawyer won't make rushed decision on appeal
Kim Dotcom's United States-based lawyer is considering an appeal against yesterday's ruling that search warrants used to raid his home were legal. Audio
Kim Dotcom's new site gets 150 copyright complaints
Kim Dotcom's new file sharing website has had 150 copyright complaints since it was launched less than two weeks ago. Audio
Dotcom accuses US government of misleading the court
The lawyer for Kim Dotcom, Ira Rothken tells us about the Internet millionaire's latest legal battle. Audio
Dotcom lawyer calling for independent investigation
Kim Dotcom's lawyer, Ira Rothken, is calling for an independent investigation into the whole issue. Audio
Kim Dotcom's lawyer responds
Kim Dotcom's US lawyer Ira Rothken has just arrived back in the United States today after seeing his client in New Zealand. Audio
Dotcom lawyer says govt agencies have questions to answer
Kim Dotcom's United States-based lawyer, Ira Rothken, has also been attending the hearing at the High Court in Auckland. Audio