The trial of a senior official in
the provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture for obstruction of
justice has ended with a verdict to be announced June 19th.
Peter Andrews was charged in
connection with the investigation of the brother of Deputy Premier Paul
Robichaud on an aquaculture violation.
He has denied there was any
political interference. The Deputy Premier also denying accusations that he
interfered.
The defense argues the
prosecution never did present any evidence showing there was political
interference. The prosecution questions why this particular case was even
discussed by officials at a senior level in the department.