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New Medical Evidence in Lucy Letby Case to Be Presented by Expert Panel

A panel of 14 neonatal experts claims to have identified alternative causes of death in several cases central to the convicted nurse's trial.

Overview

  • Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill eight others, is serving 15 life sentences for crimes committed between 2015 and 2016.
  • An international panel of 14 neonatal experts will present purportedly significant new medical evidence at a press conference in London on Tuesday.
  • The panel, including Canadian neonatologist Dr. Shoo Lee, challenges the prosecution's interpretation of air embolism evidence and skin discoloration as causes of death.
  • Letby's legal team intends to submit an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which could potentially lead to a retrial if new evidence meets its high threshold for review.
  • The CCRC has begun preliminary preparations for a potential application, while a public inquiry into how Letby committed her crimes continues with findings expected later this year.