U.S. Justice Department formally files letter with New York court in Meng Wanzhou case, advising court that it is seeking a 'resolution of the charges.' Meng's virtual appearance set for 1 pm ET. 
Meng Wanzhou pleads not guilty to conspiracy-related charges in New York court, but has reached a 'deferred prosecution agreement' with the U.S. Justice Department. If the Huawei executive complies with certain agreed-to conditions until Dec. 2022, the charges will be dropped.
As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, the U.S. Justice Department is to formally notify Canada's minister of justice that the U.S. is withdrawing its extradition request for Meng Wanzhou. The DOJ is also recommending that Meng be released on a personal recognizance bond.
Meng Wanzhou to appear in B.C. Supreme Court at 2 pm PT (5 ET). Comes after U.S. Justice Department agrees to drop extradition request as part of a deferred prosecution agreement approved today by a New York judge. That agreement means Meng may be freed from house arrest today.
Update @CBCNews: Meng Wanzhou reaches agreement with U.S. Department of Justice to resolve case, end extradition process. Huawei executive may be freed from house arrest in Vancouver as early as today. cbc.ca/1.6188093
In earlier tweets, CBC News reported incorrect information about Meng Wanzhou's plea agreement Friday. In fact, Meng pleaded not guilty as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. government. The earlier tweets have been deleted.
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