Lucy Letby will face no new charges, Crown Prosecution Service says

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Lucy Letby, the former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, will not face new charges over those deaths, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday.

The CPS had been considering additional charges against Letby in connection with nine babies, but ultimately determined that the evidence did not meet the required standard for bringing fresh charges. The agency has maintained its convictions from previous trials at Manchester crown court, which resulted in 15 whole-life prison terms for Letby.

The decision has come as a shock to Cheshire constabulary, which had been investigating Letby since 2017 and expressed "surprise and disappointment" at the CPS's findings. The force emphasized that its investigation into hospital bosses was ongoing, particularly regarding allegations of corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter.

Letby maintains her innocence, with her barrister stating that there is "overwhelming evidence" that she never harmed any children. Her legal team has submitted a dossier of 31 reports compiled by 26 experts, which they claim undermines her convictions. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is now considering this evidence, and Letby's lawyers are urging the panel to conclude its review quickly and refer the case back to the court of appeal.

The CPS had initially considered 11 new offences, including two murders and two attempted murders in relation to two babies who died. However, prosecutors ultimately determined that the evidence did not meet the required standard for bringing fresh charges.

Letby's conviction has been one of the most contentious in recent British legal history. Her case has sparked public debate about miscarriages of justice, with some experts questioning the original investigation and convictions. David Davis, a senior Conservative MP, welcomed the CPS decision, stating that Letby was the victim of "one of the major injustices of modern times".
 
omg this is crazy 😱 she's literally getting away with murder & it's so frustrating 🤬 i mean i know justice is a hard thing to serve but 7 babies dead?!?! that's just not right 🙅‍♀️ and what really gets my goat is how the cops were investigating hospital bosses too... corporate manslaughter? gross negligence? that's even worse than letby herself 😡 her lawyers are pushing for this new evidence review & i'm all for it 👍 hope they can get some answers out of this mess 🤔
 
OMG 🤯 I'm literally speechless right now! The news about Lucy Letby's case is just so heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time 😩. Seven babies lost their lives in her care, and seven others were almost taken from us too... it's just not fair that she won't face new charges for those deaths 💔. I mean, can you even imagine what the families of those babies are going through right now? 🤕 It's just a never-ending nightmare.

But at the same time, I do hope that this decision leads to some real accountability and answers being found out about what went on in those hospitals 👮‍♀️. It's clear that there were systemic issues that allowed Letby to carry out such heinous crimes without anyone stopping her 🚫. And now we're hearing rumors of a separate investigation into hospital bosses... Fingers crossed they get to the bottom of this too 👍!
 
I'm all shook up by this news 🤯! Seven babies already lost to Lucy Letby's alleged actions, and now it seems like no new charges are coming her way 😔. I mean, 31 reports from experts can't be ignored, right? 📝 The system gotta make sure we're getting justice here 💯. I'm curious to see what the Criminal Cases Review Commission makes of all this evidence 🤔. But, like, David Davis is saying Letby was unfairly convicted? That's some heavy stuff to consider 🤷‍♂️. Whatever happens next, let's hope for closure and answers for these families 👪. This case is still so fresh in our minds, it's crazy how the CPS decided not to pursue additional charges 🙄.
 
omg I cant even... i mean idk what to think about this news 😕 like how can they not find new charges? didnt she kill 7 babies already?? 🤯 and now its just a shock to the police that theres no new evidence? 😂 im not saying im an expert or anything but it seems kinda weird that her barrister is saying there's overwhelming evidence and then theres also people saying the CPS made the right call... like what even is the point of all this 🤷‍♀️
 
🤔 The decision not to bring new charges against Lucy Letby is quite puzzling, don't you think? I mean, seven babies died under her care and she's already been convicted of 15 whole-life prison terms... it seems like the evidence would be pretty damning. But apparently, the CPS doesn't feel that way. They're saying that the evidence just didn't meet the required standard for bringing fresh charges, which is a pretty low bar if you ask me 🤷‍♀️.

I'm not surprised that Cheshire constabulary is "surprised and disappointed" by this decision though... I can imagine how frustrating it must be to think that justice hasn't been served. And Letby's lawyers are clearly going to keep fighting for her, which is great in a way... but also super sad because seven babies died as a result of her actions 😔.

It's interesting that some experts are questioning the original investigation and convictions, too... maybe there's something we're missing here? But at the same time, I'm just so relieved that no new charges have been brought against Letby (if you know what I mean) 🙏. It's just a really tough case to wrap your head around.
 
I'm utterly perplexed by this development 🤯. The lack of additional charges against Lucy Letby is a slap in the face to the families of those seven babies who lost their lives under her care 💔. It's unconscionable that the CPS was unable to meet the required standard for bringing fresh charges, considering the sheer volume of evidence that suggests Letby's guilt 📊.

It's astounding that her legal team has submitted a dossier of 31 reports compiled by 26 experts, which they claim undermines her convictions. I think it's high time we had an independent review into this case, one that takes into account all the available evidence and expert opinions 🧐.

The fact that Letby maintains her innocence is well within our purview to consider, but it's equally important not to sweep this under the rug 💪. The CPS decision has sparked a national conversation about miscarriages of justice, and we should be having this discussion long before now 💬.
 
I'm not surprised they're not bringing new charges... I mean, think about it, 7 babies dead, but only 15 life sentences? That's a pretty low threshold, if you ask me 🤔. And what really gets my goat is that the CPS thinks the evidence for new charges just doesn't stack up. Like, what does 'meet the required standard' even mean in this case? Is it just a cop-out because they don't want to face another trial?

And let's not forget, Lucy Letby has been saying she's innocent all along, and now her lawyers are submitting all these expert reports that supposedly back her up 📊. It's like they're trying to reopen the whole thing and spark more debate. I'm all for it, tbh... there's definitely some suspicious stuff going on here that needs to be explored further 🔍
 
🤔 "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke 😕

I'm so sad to hear about Lucy Letby's case. It's like, you're already dealing with the consequences of her actions, and now it seems like there's a chance she might not face new charges? I mean, seven babies died in her care... that's just heartbreaking. 🤷‍♀️

And I don't blame the CPS for their decision, but at the same time, you can't help but wonder if they're doing enough to make sure justice is served. 😬 It's like, she's already got 15 life sentences, so what else are they supposed to do? 🤷‍♂️
 
can't believe what's happening here 😱 another chance for Lucy Letby to get off scot-free. 15 whole-life prison terms aren't enough apparently 🚫 her lawyers are just trying to find loopholes... sounds like a fishy case to me 🐟
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this development 🤯. It's disheartening to think that Lucy Letby might not face new charges for those heinous crimes, considering the overwhelming evidence presented by her own team. The lack of new charges does raise questions about the efficacy of the investigation and the CPS's decision-making process. I mean, 26 experts compiled 31 reports, which seems like a pretty solid case to me 😐.

The public debate about miscarriages of justice is well-deserved in this case. It's a reminder that our justice system isn't infallible and that there's always room for improvement 🤔. The fact that David Davis is welcoming the CPS decision as an example of "one of the major injustices of modern times" does feel a bit tone-deaf, don't you think? I'm more concerned about ensuring justice is served, even if it means re-examining past convictions 💡.

Letby's conviction has been highly contentious from the start, and this decision only adds to the intrigue. The ongoing investigation into hospital bosses could be crucial in shedding light on what really went down at that hospital 🕵️‍♀️. Fingers crossed the CCRC reviews the evidence quickly and provides some clarity 💪.
 
I'm so relieved that Lucy Letby won't face new charges 🙌... wait, what? No I'm not, this is a massive miscarriage of justice 😩. The CPS is clearly too soft on her and it's an outrage that she's getting away with murder... no, seriously, it's suspicious that the evidence doesn't add up and they're just letting her off 🤔. I mean, think about all those other nurses who could be guilty but aren't being investigated as hard 🔍. And what about the hospital bosses? They need to be held accountable too 👮‍♀️... or do we? 🤷‍♂️
 
come on, can't believe this 🤯 she's been given a slap on the wrist for killing 7 babies and trying to kill another 7? it's like they're making excuses for her or something. all these experts submitting reports saying there's no evidence against her and still they're not bringing new charges? what's going on here? the investigation at the hospital was ongoing, that's not a reason to let her off scot-free 🤷‍♀️. i'm not saying she didn't do it or whatever, but 15 whole-life prison terms for 7 deaths? that's still way too lenient if you ask me.
 
😕 this is a pretty intense situation - so many questions still unanswered 🤔. I mean, you've got Lucy Letby's team saying she's innocent and presenting all these reports from experts to try and prove it, but at the same time, there are seven confirmed dead babies and lots of other allegations... it feels like we're not getting a clear picture here 📊. And what about those hospital bosses? The investigation is still ongoing, so that's definitely something to keep an eye on 👀.
 
Man I just can't even... this whole thing is so sad 🤕. Seven babies died under her care and now we're just going to drop it? It's like, what's the point of even having a justice system if you're not gonna hold people accountable for their actions? And now they're saying that there wasn't enough evidence to bring new charges... that's just not right. I remember watching all those news reports about her trial and I was so shocked by how severe the sentences were, 15 whole-life prison terms... it was like something out of a horror movie 🎃. But I guess this is what happens when you're part of the system that messed up in the first place. The fact that they still think she's innocent after all these years just blows my mind... I wish we could turn back time and get it right for those poor babies 💔.
 
Ugh this is so messed up 🤯! Seven babies dead and we're not gonna bring her to justice? It's like, what even happened in those hospital corridors? 15 whole-life prison terms were a drop in the bucket anyway... I'm shocked CPS didn't see some kind of pattern or red flags. Letby's still saying she's innocent 🙄 but I don't know how you can claim that when you've got all these experts coming forward to say otherwise... it just feels like more of the same 🚮.
 
🙄 I mean... I'm all for giving people a fair shot, but 7 tiny lives lost is a lot to wrap your head around. It's like they're saying, yeah, we know it sounds bad, but our team didn't think the evidence was good enough to prove anything more. Meanwhile, Letby's still locked up for those deaths she's already confessed to... feels like a bit of a double standard if you ask me 😕
 
omg can u believe this?! letsby is still walking free after killing 7 babies 🤯 i mean idk wut the cps found that made them think she didnt do it but its like, come on. her lawyers have this crazy dossier with all these so-called experts who claim shes innocent and its just so messed up. david davis is like "one of the major injustices of modern times" but really hes just trying to cover his own party's butt because letsby was a patsy for the system 🤷‍♂️
 
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