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Lucy Letby: No New Charges in Baby Deaths
20 Jan
Summary
- Prosecutors decided against bringing new charges against Lucy Letby.
- The decision covers additional infant deaths and collapses investigated.
- No charges will be filed for alleged offenses at two hospitals.
Prosecutors have decided not to bring any further charges against serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. This decision follows an investigation into additional allegations concerning the deaths and collapses of babies. Cheshire Constabulary had presented evidence to prosecutors last year, relating to potential offenses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) reviewed evidence for eight potential attempted murder offenses and one murder offense at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Additionally, two allegations of attempted murder and murder were linked to another child at Liverpool Women's Hospital. The CPS concluded that the evidential test was not met in any of these cases.
Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, stated that the decision was made independently based on the evidence and legal tests. The CPS has informed the families involved and will offer meetings to explain the decision-making process further. Their thoughts remain with the families affected by these events.
