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Lucy Letby Challenges Conviction Amid Medical Evidence Controversy

3/13/2026

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Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, faces scrutiny due to undisclosed investigations involving Professor Peter Hindmarsh that raise questions about key medical evidence.
Hindmarsh's contract was terminated before testimony, and he did not inform police or the Crown Prosecution Service about investigations into his medical conduct.
Letby's lawyers plan to apply to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to challenge medical evidence and argue the deaths were natural.

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Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, faces scrutiny due to undisclosed investigations involving Professor Peter Hindmarsh that raise questions about key medical evidence.
Hindmarsh's contract was terminated before testimony, and he did not inform police or the Crown Prosecution Service about investigations into his medical conduct.
Letby's lawyers plan to apply to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to challenge medical evidence and argue the deaths were natural.