Doctor accused of being Lucy Letby ‘crush’ named for first time
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
A consultant paediatrician has been publicly identified for the first time following legal proceedings related to Lucy Letby's trial. Dr Mark Deakin, who passed away in July, had previously been protected by a lifelong anonymity order before providing testimony. The revelation raises questions about judicial confidentiality measures and their application in high-profile criminal cases involving allegations against medical professionals.
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Doctor accused of being Lucy Letby ‘crush’ named for first time
Consultant paediatrician Dr Mark Deakin, who died in July, was granted lifelong anonymity ahead of giving evidence in Letby’s trial
