Background of the Case and Charges Against Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby, a neo-natal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, is on trial for the alleged murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of ten others. Letby is accused of poisoning or sabotaging the care of these babies while she was working night shifts. The allegations are particularly shocking because Letby's role was to look after these vulnerable premature babies on the special care unit. The trial has garnered significant attention and is being closely followed by millions of people worldwide.