Nadine Dorries Criticizes Police for Releasing Lucy Letby Bodycam Footage
Nadine Dorries has expressed strong criticism of the police regarding the release of bodycam footage related to Lucy Letby. The footage, which was not accessible to the jury during the trial, was supplied to a documentary produced by ITN. Dorries voices concern over the ethics of this decision.
Nadine Dorries Speaks Out
In a recent interview with LBC, Dorries highlighted the distress felt by Lucy Letby’s parents, John and Sue Letby, regarding the footage filmed in their home. Describing the couple as private individuals, she noted their three decades of residence in the same cul-de-sac.
Parents’ Reaction
According to Dorries, the Letbys are “utterly appalled” that the bodycam footage was released without their consent. They were not informed about the footage’s release and have decided against watching the documentary, fearing it could be emotionally devastating for them.
Concerns Over Police Conduct
Dorries also raised questions about the police’s decision process. She emphasized that public funds support the police, yet they allowed this invasive footage to be made public. The privacy of the family and the ethics of disseminating such intimate material were flagged as significant concerns.
Cheshire Constabulary’s Statement
In response to the backlash, a spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary stated that they provided crucial interviews and limited investigative material to explain the case visually in the documentary. They clarified that no payment was given to the officers involved.
- Nadine Dorries criticized police for releasing Lucy Letby bodycam footage.
- Letby’s parents, John and Sue, are distressed by the footage release.
- Cheshire Constabulary has stated that officers received no payment for their involvement.
