Families of victims reject Lucy Letby's innocence claims

Families of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby are speaking out against claims of her innocence. They accuse her of trying to shift attention away from her terrible crimes. They believe she is using her victim status to manipulate public perception. Richard Baker KC, representing the families, criticized Letby's attempt to pause the Thirlwall Inquiry. He said she wants to control the story and avoid criticism. Baker argued that the recent medical evidence supporting Letby is neither new nor convincing enough to change the jury's verdict. One mother, who lost her daughter to Letby, expressed frustration over false narratives surrounding the case. The families also criticized Letby's lawyer, Mark McDonald, for making dramatic statements that they believe lack solid facts. They feel these claims are designed to attract media attention rather than focus on the legal appeal. Lucy Letby is currently serving 15 life sentences after being convicted of killing seven babies and attempting to kill seven more. The inquiry has been looking into how she was able to carry out her crimes at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Letby's legal team argues that new expert reports prove her innocence. They claim that the jury was misled on important evidence. The inquiry aims to review the hospital's accountability during the time of the murders. Lady Justice Thirlwall, overseeing the inquiry, has refused to pause the proceedings, stating that they are fair and necessary. She has acknowledged failures in hospital safeguarding but has not commented on the merits of Letby's appeal. Letby's barrister believes the inquiry's conclusions will eventually be seen as unreliable if they do not pause until her legal issues are resolved. He continues to support Letby and insists there are serious flaws in the case against her.