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I just confirmed facts with Panayiota Bertzikis.

1. She heard from Scott Pickering (from the paper) and he spoke with her briefly to confirm her number and advised he would have Christine O'Connor contact her. She never did.

2. Bristol Town Council never made contact with Panayiota Bertzikis, who did reach out to them. She would have shared facts and evidence regarding Marsili that would have helped you prevent other crimes.

3. Shame on you for publishing a rape victims name without the story she was willing to share. Instead you really crossed the line here and you owe her an apology or a follow up article stating the facts you all missed in the initial article.

4. Here is a letter written to the Bristol Town Council that remains unanswered or acknowledged:

Dear Ms. Parella,

Our chapter of The National Organization for Women is focused on

bringing attention to Military Sexual Abuse/Rape, Military Sexual

Trauma and Sexualized Violence Against Women.

We recently received the attached press release by email from an

unknown source. Our chapter has a victim statement and other official documentation regarding Mr. Marsili's part in the incident at Station Burlington, Vermont that we believe may be helpful in your

investigation of the allegations. We would like to verify this press

release actually came from your office before we send you our files on Mr. Marsili so the town of Bristol can include these files in their

investigations.

"First, do no harm"

From: Bristol Town Council stands by harbormaster

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