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Top Experts Say There’s ‘No Medical Evidence’ Lucy Letby Murdered Babies
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A group of top medical experts from around the world say convicted British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby did not murder seven newborns and try to kill seven others, claiming natural causes or poor medical care were to blame.
During a press conference in London, Dr. Shoo Lee, a retired Canadian neonatologist who chaired an international panel of 14 medical experts, said the group found “significant new evidence” that Letby did not harm any babies in her care, the BBC reports.
“Our conclusion was there was no medical evidence to support malfeasance causing injury in any of the 17 cases in the trial,” Dr. Lee said. “In summary, ladies and gentlemen, we did not find any murders.”
Instead, the panel found that the babies died from “natural causes or errors in medical care,” The Guardian reports.
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Letby, 35, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others while she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwestern England between June 2015 and June 2016.
She was sentenced to 15 life terms with no possibility of release.
In October 2024, the Court of Appeal in London rejected her attempt to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her care, the Associated Press reported. In May, it rejected her bid to appeal her earlier convictions.
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During the trial, prosecutors argued that Letby injected air into some of the babies’ stomachs or bloodstreams, which caused embolisms.
Lee said Dr. Dewi Evans, the prosecution’s top expert witness, misinterpreted his 1989 academic findings on embolism, CBS News reports.
Noting that embolism is rare, Lee said, “The notion that these babies can be diagnosed with air embolism because they collapsed and had these skin discolorations has no evidence in fact,” CBS News reports.
Standing by his findings, Evans told The Times of London that he was “very concerned people are getting their facts wrong.”
Letby’s defense lawyer Mark McDonald, who held the press conference, is asking the Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which could send the case back to the appeals court, to review her case, The Independent reports.
McDonald said the panel’s findings demonstrate “overwhelming evidence” that Letby was wrongly convicted, CBS news reports.
One of the experts on the panel, Dr. Neena Modi, a neonatology professor at Imperial College London, said there were “very plausible reasons for these babies’ deaths,” The New York Times reports.
“There was a combination of babies being delivered in the wrong place, delayed diagnosis and inappropriate or absent treatment,” she said. “There are clearly systemic factors at play that we have identified as well as individual factors that we have identified.”
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Jane Seymour continues her 75th birthday celebration with her ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’ co-stars

Jane Seymour celebrated her 75th birthday with her former “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” co-stars.
Although the actress’ actual birthday is February 15, the star celebrated with her former co-stars Joe Lando, Jessica Bowman, Brandon Douglas, Jonelle Allen, Frank Collision, Jason Leland Adams, Erika Flores and Shawn Toovey.
The event was thrown by her Open Hearts Foundation, featuring a western-themed jubilee.
Seymour appeared on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” from 1993 until 1998.
She played Michaela Quinn in the series; the show was set in the 1800s.
Lando played her love interest, Byron Sully on the show.
Seymour had a Western-themed cake and decor that featured images of her as well as cookies with her face on them, as seen on Instagram.
She captioned the post: “The Jubilee was far more than a celebration. It was a beautiful reminder of how deeply connected we are through the people we love, the memories we share, and the kindness we carry forward.”
Adding: “To see so many dear friends from so many chapters of my life, including some I hadn’t seen in decades, was incredibly moving.”
“I’m filled with gratitude for everyone who came, everyone who helped bring the celebration to life, every fan who has walked this journey with me, and every person who continues to support @openheartsfoundation and the work we care so deeply about,” she said.
“Thank you for all the love, for all the years, and for making this celebration one I will never forget. My heart is so full,” she concluded.
Weeks earlier, Seymour enjoyed a family trip to Hawaii.
The British actress took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from her vacation in Hawaii, where she spent time with her daughter and grandchildren.
Seymour shared the photos alongside thoughtful captions centered on family, gratitude and slowing down.
In a recent post, Seymour walked along the shoreline in a bold red one-piece swimsuit with a front cutout.
She accessorized with a wide-brimmed sun hat and oversized black sunglasses, lifting both arms in the air as she smiled toward the camera.
She captioned the post, “Somewhere between the ocean and the mountains, it feels easier to remember what really matters. Carrying a bit of that calm into the week ahead. What helps you stay grounded during busy days? 🧘♀️”
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How Meghan Markle’s new candle line gives sweet nod to kids Prince Achie and Princess Lilibet

Meghan Markle’s new collection for her As Ever lifestyle brand includes candles inspired by her and Prince Harry’s children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
The Mother’s Day collection, set to launch Wednesday, features two $64 signature candles named after the birthdays of her and the Duke of Sussex’s little ones.
The Signature Candle No. 506 is listed as “Prince Archie of Sussex’s Birthdate,” which falls on May 6, per a press release obtained by People.
The scent is described as “a warm, comforting scent inspired by Prince Archie of Sussex’s birthdate, bringing a soft, familiar ease into the room,” with notes of ginger, neroli and cashmere — a subtle nod to the youngling’s red hair. “This candle is inspired by Meghan’s son, Prince Archie,” the release explained.
A second scent, Signature Candle No. 604, is inspired by Lilibet’s June 4 birthday.
It’s described as “a light, floral scent inspired by Princess Lilibet of Sussex’s birthdate, adding a sense of brightness and openness to the home,” with notes of amber, santal and water lily — a nod to her name.
Her kids’ birthdays also inspire different bundle sets in the upcoming Mother’s Day drop.
This marks the brand’s first major launch since Netflix cut ties with As Ever last month.
“Her show did not go on so it did not make sense to continue the partnership,” an industry source exclusively told Page Six, referring to Markle’s series, “With Love, Meghan,” which was axed after two seasons.
A Netflix spokesperson told Page Six in a statement, “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life.
A source close to the matter told us it was always the plan to get As Ever running on its “own two feet” and said Netflix and Markle will continue their mutually supportive relationship.
“We can expect to see seasonal specials of ‘With Love, Meghan,’” the insider added.
In a telling move, the Duchess of Sussex filed an As Ever trademark in Australia — just weeks before she and Harry were set to visit.
Notably, a spokesperson for As Ever had previously denied rumors that Markle, 44, would be expanding into other countries.
Earlier this month, an expert exclusively told Page Six that the “deliberate” business move could indicate that the brand is not “delivering the level of success” in America that Markle and Harry, 41, initially expected.
“In that context, branching out into a new market starts to feel less like a choice and more like a necessity to avoid the brand stagnating,” the celebrity PR specialist added.
Markle’s company has been plagued by setbacks since she launched the endeavor in 2024 under the name American Riviera Orchard.
A year later, she was forced to rebrand to As Ever after facing a slew of trademark issues.
“I appreciate everyone who gave me the grace to make mistakes and figure it out and also to be forgiving with myself through that,” Markle told People in March 2025, referring to the many roadblocks. “It’s a learning curve.”
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Nicole Kidman recalls learning of mom’s death at Venice Film Festival

Nicole Kidman is opening up about the day she found out her mother had died.
The 58-year-old actress spoke at the live speaker series, HISTORYTalks 2026, which is organized by the History Channel, on Saturday about a number of things, including learning of her mother’s death just prior to accepting the best actress award for “Babygirl” at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024.
“I’d won best actress at Venice Film Festival. This seems to be such a common theme through my life,” she said, per The Hollywood Reporter.
“I was about to go on stage, and I found out my mother had died. I went right back to the room in Venice, got into bed and was completely devastated.”
She recalled feeling as if she didn’t know how she would be able to continue on without her mom, saying, she “was so much a part of my existence. The idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing.”
The “Big Little Lies” star went on to say that “the idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing,” and she began to take steps to leave Venice as soon as possible.
“I remember getting into a boat in the canal, and literally at night trying to find my way to the airport, and then turning around and going, I can’t even do this,” she said.
“And then went back into the bed, and I was alone. My husband wasn’t there. My children weren’t there. I’d gone to win an award. What should have been a beautiful thing, ended up with that. But there is the contrast of life.”
Having gone through this tragic experience alone, Kidman says she now tells people “that’s when I know I’m resilient,” and “can survive pretty much anything.”
Kidman’s mother, Janelle, died in September 2024 at the age of 84.
Two years after her mother’s death, the Academy Award-winning actress shared with investigative journalist, Vicky Nguyen, as part of the private school’s Silk Speaker Series, that she has plans to become a death doula.
“As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide,” Kidman said per the San Francisco Chronicle.
“Between my sister and I, we have so many children and our careers and our work, and wanting to take care of her because my father wasn’t in the world anymore, and that’s when I went, ‘I wish there was these people in the world that were there to sit impartially and just provide solace and care.’”
Kidman shares two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15 — with her ex-husband, Keith Urban, while her sister, Antonia, has six kids.
The actress has spoken about her close bond with her mother many times over the years, telling the Sydney Morning Herald about how her mom always pushed her to pursue her dreams, saying, “she carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths.”
“Mom didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal,” Kidman added.
“That’s given me my life. And she gave me my life, she and my dad.”
Kidman is following in her mother’s footsteps as a supportive mom, as she is supporting her daughter, Sunday Rose, in her budding modeling career.
She made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in 2025, walking for Miu Miu.
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