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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Luke O'Reilly

Hillsborough trial verdict live: David Duckenfield walks free after being cleared over disaster

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield was acquitted of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans on April 15 1989.

He and his wife were threatened with physical violence during the trial, it can now be reported.

Lawyers for Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield claimed media coverage, political influence and ill health as reasons why he could not have a fair trial

Hillsborough families are holding a press conference in Liverpool.

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