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U.S. Judge Rules Huawei CFO Admissions Admissible as Evidence in Criminal Trial
A U.S. judge ruled that statements made by Huawei's chief financial officer can be used as evidence against the company in a pending criminal case. The decision follows a hearing on the admissibility of prior statements tied to the company's legal proceedings.
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U.S. judge ruled that admissions by Huawei's chief financial officer can be used as evidence against the company in an upcoming criminal trial.
The judge determined the statements qualify under federal rules of evidence for use against the corporation. U.S. courts over the past several years. The ruling comes after arguments from both sides on whether individual executive statements bind the company in corporate liability cases.
CFO previously made statements during separate proceedings that prosecutors now seek to introduce. Those admissions addressed company operations and compliance practices. No trial date has been set yet for the main criminal case. Both parties may file additional motions before proceedings begin.
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