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Nurse Victorino Chua maintains innocence despite convictions

Nurse Victorino Chua, who was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for murdering and poisoning patients at Stepping Hill Hospital, today said in a statement issued by his solicitor: "I am completely innocent of any wrong doing. I now face a minimum of 35 years in custody for crimes I did not commit."

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Victorino Chua maintains innocence despite conviction

Victorino Chua, the nurse who was jailed for 35 years for murdering two patients and poisoning another 19, has continued to maintain his innocence, despite being convicted.

In a statement released through his solicitors, Chua said "I am completely innocent of any wrong doing".

I will never cease my efforts to prove my innocence and remain confident that the justice system will ultimately prevail, not just for myself but also for the victims of these terrible crimes and their families.

– Victorino Chua
Victorino Chua murdered two patients and poisoned 19 others

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