The family of DeeAnn Fitzpatrick, originally from Bell Island, spoke up this past week about the abuse she says she received working as a fisheries officer at Marine Scotland's Scrabster office on Scotland's northern coast. Overwhelmed by supportIn a statement released on YouTube on Saturday, Fitzpatrick's sister, Sherry, says the support DeeAnn has received since the allegations were made public by the BBC has been gratifying. "We have read every one of the thousands of messages that have been sent in support of our sister," said Sherry Fitzpatrick. Sherry Fitzpatrick thanked BBC reporter Mark Daly, DeeAnn's trade union rep Malcolm Clarke and MSP Rhoda Grant for their support. "Lastly, to our sister DeeAnn: you are loved by us, and now you are loved from many around the world.

Source: CBC News May 27, 2018 19:30 UTC