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Sep 2024
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Why some experts are doubting Lucy Letby...

THE TIMES
About this episode

Conspiracy theories have swirled around the former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies. But now some experts have also raised concerns about the safety of her conviction. We talk to one of them.

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Guests:

  • Ali Mitib, News Reporter, The Times.
  • William Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Criminology, Law and Society, UC Irvine.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Sky News, ITV, The Telegraph, Parliament TV.

Episode artwork: Getty Images.


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