Meng, the daughter of billionaire Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has said she is innocent and is fighting extradition from her house arrest in Vancouver. The arrest has strained China’s relations with both the United States and Canada. Lawyers representing the Canadian attorney general are arguing for her extradition to the United States. Vukelich hearings are rare in extradition cases, said Gary Botting, an extradition lawyer based in Vancouver, but given the complexity of Meng’s case it is not surprising. Meng’s extradition trial is currently set to wrap up in April 2021, although if either side appeals the case, it could drag on for years through the Canadian justice system.

Source: Hindustan Times September 28, 2020 09:07 UTC