Several staff members at the Countess of Chester Hospital are now suspects in a police investigation into corporate manslaughter, as Cheshire Police expands its probe to include gross negligence manslaughter, reported REUTERS. The investigation focuses on the hospital’s senior leadership and their response to a concerning rise in deaths, particularly in the neonatal unit where Lucy Letby worked.
Letby was convicted in October 2023 for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others between 2015 and 2016. Since her conviction, she has continued to maintain her innocence, with her legal team seeking to challenge the verdict. Last December, her barrister, Mark McDonald, announced plans to request permission to reopen the case, citing a change of mind by expert witness Dr Dewi Evans. Additionally, a panel of 14 top neonatal experts recently stated there is “no evidence” to support Letby’s conviction for the deaths of the babies.
