"Journalistic integrity means reporting the news with honesty, accuracy, and independence from outside control".
In a situation where the prevailing narrative is also the established legal narrative, it is very hard to put one's head above the parapet and question.
Some journalists and publications have done just that, even as early as the day of the verdict, when to question the safety of a trial that just convicted a serial baby killer was almost unthinkable ... almost.
Below you'll find notable voices who faced the wrath yet spoke up anyhow ...
Dr Phil Hammond And Private Eye
The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case: A Private Eye Special Report
After Lucy Letby was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies, a number of experts contacted Eye columnist MD because they "believe the science and statistics presented at the trial were incomplete and flawed and that the case against Letby was not proven beyond reasonable doubt". In this special report Dr Phil Hammond lays out the case of why he thinks the nurse should be allowed to appeal ...
Peter Hitchens And The Daily Mail
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Sarah Knapton And The Telegraph
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Rob Pattinson And The Sun
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Rachel Aviv And The New Yorker
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