Taxpayers also paid out more than £2.5million to prosecute her during the 10-month trial.
Killer nurse Lucy Letby racked up a nearly £1,000,000 legal aid bill while on trial, new data has revealed.– received at least £980,133.92 in legal aid, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.to prosecute her during the 10-month trial.
Legal aid was provided to Letby’s representatives at both Crown Court and the Police Station, the Ministry of Justice has disclosed. A total of £975,889.24 was provided to her solicitor and barrister at Manchester Crown Court. Her solicitor at the Police Station received another £4,244.68. Letby, 33, murdered three newborns and tried to kill a fourth in the space of just two weeks in June 2015 However, the total spend on Letby’s case could increase after the Legal Aid Agency receives receipts of all claims associated with her trial.But in situations involving ongoing proceedings, recent sentencing or appeals, further claims can be made until all lawyers involved have completed the billing process.
It is unclear if Letby, who was sentenced to a whole-life term after a jury found her guilty of murder and attempted murder, will have to repay the legal aid.
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