Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules (opens original article in a new tab)

A US judge ruled that Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission of illegal business in Iran can be used in the company's criminal trial, rejecting Huawei's argument against its admissibility.

• Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission about illegal business in Iran can be used in US trial against Huawei
• Judge ruled that Meng's statement is admissible as it was made during a 2021 deal to dismiss charges against her
• Judge rejected Huawei's argument that prosecutors cannot use Meng's admission due to company's right to remain silent