While Duckenfield will be the media focus due to his actions and inactions have been seen to be the proximate cause of the disaster, I believe the others charged are just as responsible and shouldn't be overlooked. Mackrell lied about the ability of Hillsborough to handle the number of people that could be accommodated and the other four lied about what the police witness statements actually said. The problem will be trying to find a jury that can act impartially as so much has been said and reported these past 28 years. I hope that this will not be a case of justice delayed becoming justice denied.

Edited by kenbarr (28 Jun 2017 3.10pm)

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Duck 'n' Dive has swerved a preliminary court appearance.
[Link] (BBC)
He can not be charged until an application to lift a stay on prosecution - imposed after he was prosecuted privately in 1999 - has been heard at the High Court.

The full list of individuals and charges are:
◾Mr Duckenfield faces manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 men, women and children
◾Sir Norman faces four charges of misconduct in a public office relating to alleged lies he told in the aftermath about the culpability of fans
◾Graham Mackrell, former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary, has pleaded not guilty to two offences involving the stadium safety certificate and a health and safety offence
◾Peter Metcalf, who was a solicitor acting for SYP, is charged with perverting the course of Justice, relating to changes to witness statements
◾Former Ch Supt Donald Denton and former Det Ch Insp Alan Foster are accused of perverting the course of justice

The CPS brought charges following referrals from the Operation Resolve investigation into the causes of the disaster and the Independent Police Complaints Commission probe.
(BBC)

the attendees all appeared behind a glass screen.
I wonder what measures will be needed for Duck 'n' Dive, when his turn comes around

I am still aghast at my own gullibility in believing the police force, politicians and 'free' press with their decades of blatant lies. Actually, I am more than very much ashamed of myself.

I hope that justice is done, and any convicted do not seek to swerve punishment due to age, medical reasons, etc.

Edited by Forest Hillbilly (06 Sep 2017 2.09pm)

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