http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/7303444/Kim-Dotcom-extradition-judge-steps-down
Kim Dotcom extradition judge steps down
A judge in the extradition case of internet tycoon Kim Dotcom has stepped down after a reference to the United States as "the enemy" brought into question his impartiality.
He made the comment during a NetHui discussion on copyright and trade talks with the United States..
But Brown, a blogger and media commentator who chaired the internet conference, said the judge’s remark was an offhand joke taken out of context.
He said Judge Harvey’s remark was a pun referring to the United States’ negotiating position on the Trans Pacific Partnership, not declaring war on the United States.
Judge Harvey said during the conference: "if I could use Russell [Brown's] tweet from earlier on: we have met the enemy and he is [the] US".