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Posted at 10:4910:49
Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
The mother of babies E and F continues by saying that even in the final days of the trial, Letby has "tried to control things" by refusing to appear in the dock.
"The disrespect she has shown the families and the court show what type of person she is," the mother adds.
"We have attended court day in and day out, yet she decides she has had enough, and stays in her cell, just one final act of wickedness from a coward."
The mother goes on to "thank" Letby for "showing the court what she is really like once the ‘nice Lucy’ mask slips."
She concludes: "It was honestly the best thing she could have done to ensure our boys got the justice they deserve."
Posted at 10:4910:49
Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
To give you some detail from the courtroom, it's extremely emotional.
The public gallery is full of parents of the babies some of whom are crying quietly.
Some of the jury members are also upset as they hear the statements.
Neither Letby or her parents are here to witness that emotion.
Posted at 10:5410:54
Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
A statement is now being read by Phillip Astbury KC on behalf of the father of baby G, a baby girl who Letby tried to kill in September 2015.
The father of baby G says that she needs substantial care and her mother only gets about two hours' sleep a night.
She was left severely disabled as a result of Letby's attacks. The child is registered as blind, nil by mouth, and has cerebral palsy and progressive scoliosis (spinal curvature). She needs a spinal operation but there is concern that she may not survive the surgery.
Baby G's parents say: "What if she outlives us? Who will care for her then?
"Her condition affects every aspect of our lives... We see other families and their children fishing... playing football... other things we can't do."
"She will never have a sleepover, go to high school, have a boyfriend, get married".
Letby's refusal to attend court 'shows the mask has slipped'
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Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
The mother of babies E and F continues by saying that even in the final days of the trial, Letby has "tried to control things" by refusing to appear in the dock.
"The disrespect she has shown the families and the court show what type of person she is," the mother adds.
"We have attended court day in and day out, yet she decides she has had enough, and stays in her cell, just one final act of wickedness from a coward."
The mother goes on to "thank" Letby for "showing the court what she is really like once the ‘nice Lucy’ mask slips."
She concludes: "It was honestly the best thing she could have done to ensure our boys got the justice they deserve."
Posted at 10:4910:49
Bereaved parents cry quietly in public gallery
![ee1f1e45-2687-4090-816e-cd3f8b8e263c.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fichef.bbci.co.uk%2Flive-experience%2Fcps%2F96%2Fcpsprodpb%2Fvivo%2Flive%2Fimages%2F2023%2F3%2F30%2Fee1f1e45-2687-4090-816e-cd3f8b8e263c.jpg&hash=ecc2ecd87f5f7c1cb92b1c7d3cc5ec5e)
Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
To give you some detail from the courtroom, it's extremely emotional.
The public gallery is full of parents of the babies some of whom are crying quietly.
Some of the jury members are also upset as they hear the statements.
Neither Letby or her parents are here to witness that emotion.
Posted at 10:5410:54
Our daughter is severely disabled because of Letby, say parents
![ee1f1e45-2687-4090-816e-cd3f8b8e263c.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fichef.bbci.co.uk%2Flive-experience%2Fcps%2F96%2Fcpsprodpb%2Fvivo%2Flive%2Fimages%2F2023%2F3%2F30%2Fee1f1e45-2687-4090-816e-cd3f8b8e263c.jpg&hash=ecc2ecd87f5f7c1cb92b1c7d3cc5ec5e)
Judith Moritz
Inside the courtroom
A statement is now being read by Phillip Astbury KC on behalf of the father of baby G, a baby girl who Letby tried to kill in September 2015.
The father of baby G says that she needs substantial care and her mother only gets about two hours' sleep a night.
She was left severely disabled as a result of Letby's attacks. The child is registered as blind, nil by mouth, and has cerebral palsy and progressive scoliosis (spinal curvature). She needs a spinal operation but there is concern that she may not survive the surgery.
Baby G's parents say: "What if she outlives us? Who will care for her then?
"Her condition affects every aspect of our lives... We see other families and their children fishing... playing football... other things we can't do."
"She will never have a sleepover, go to high school, have a boyfriend, get married".