OTTAWA — Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she came under relentless pressure — including veiled threats — from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his senior staff, the top public servant and the finance minister's office to halt a criminal prosecution of Montreal engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. Adrian Wyld/CP Jody Wilson-Raybould waits to appear infant of the Justice committee in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2019. Ryan Remiorz/CP Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a media availability in Montreal on Feb. 27, 2019. The prime minister said, 'No, no, no, we just need to find a solution.' She said she was told repeatedly the decision was up to her, but attempts to talk her into a remediation agreement were relentless.

Source: Huffington Post February 27, 2019 21:00 UTC