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Lucy Letby's barrister is damaging her chances of freedom, two experts who abandoned her innocence fight warn as public inquiry takes place today
HealthPublic inquiry into Lucy Letby's case
Lucy Letby's barrister is being criticized by two experts who previously backed her innocence claim, citing concerns over'scientific credibility'.
The experts, Helen Shannon and Geoff Chase, had produced a 100-page report last year casting doubt on Letby's convictions for attempted murder.
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Key Takeaways
- Lucy Letby's barrister is damaging her chances of freedom
- Two experts who previously supported Lucy Letby's innocence claim have abandoned her case
- The experts, Helen Shannon and Geoff Chase, cite concerns over'scientific credibility'
- A public inquiry into the case is taking place
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The outcome of the public inquiry
Why It Matters
The case has raised concerns over miscarriages of justice and the reliability of scientific evidence
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Timeline of this story
- 57m agoHome | Mail Online (GB): Helen Shannon and Geoff Chase backed claims Letby was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.
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