Jurors Urged to Focus on Evidence in Lucy Letby Trial

In the high-profile trial of Lucy Letby, who faces charges of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder ten others, jurors have been instructed to disregard any outside information and base their verdict solely on the evidence presented in court. Judge Nicholas Hilliard told the jury during his closing remarks that they have a “duty to decide this case on the evidence that you have heard in this courtroom and nothing else.” The judge emphasized that jurors should not be influenced by anything they may have read or heard in the media, on social media, or from other sources. He reminded them that the charges against Letby are “very serious allegations” and that she is entitled to a fair trial. “It doesn’t matter whether you think the prosecution witnesses are more reliable than the defense witnesses,” Hilliard said. “Your task is to consider all of the evidence and to decide whether the prosecution has proved that the defendant committed the offenses with which she is charged.” The judge also instructed jurors to approach the case without any preconceived notions or biases. “You must not allow your own personal beliefs or opinions to affect your judgment,” he said. “You must be fair and impartial.” The trial, which has lasted for several months, has heard from numerous witnesses, including medical experts, nurses, and family members of the victims. The prosecution alleges that Letby, a former neonatal nurse, deliberately injected air into the babies’ bloodstreams, causing them harm or death. Letby has denied the charges, claiming she is innocent. Her defense team has presented evidence to support her claims, including expert testimony and medical records. The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Monday. They will have to consider a vast amount of evidence and testimony before reaching a verdict. The judge has warned them that it may take some time, and has urged them to approach the case with patience and careful consideration.Jurors in the trial of nurse Lucy Letby have been instructed to concentrate on the evidence provided and disregard any outside influences. The judge in the trial has asked the jury of eight women and four men to set aside their personal views and emotions and make conclusions only on the evidence presented in court. The judge indicated that the case is complex and that they may be taking time to reach a verdict. He has asked them to take as much time as they need to thoroughly evaluate all of the evidence. The trial has heard evidence from experts on both sides, as well as testimony from witnesses who claim to have seen Letby acting inappropriately around the children in her care. The prosecution has claimed that Letby intentionally killed or attempted to kill seven infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016. Her defense lawyers have argued that the babies died of natural causes or that there is not enough evidence to link Letby to their deaths. The trial is expected to last for several more weeks.