Tragedy of Hillsborough: Six people accused of negligence

28 years after the Hillsborough Tragedy, the British prosecution accused six individuals of negligence in the match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, where 96 people died after being crushed due to overcrowding in the stadium.

David Duckenfield, who is now the main responsible for what happened on April 15, 1989, was in charge of the security of that match.

The 72-year-old ex-police officer admitted in 2015 that he had lied about his statements regarding the events during the FA Cup semifinal.

"Now I am much older, wiser, and I can understand the events of that day. I have decided to tell the truth," said Duckenfield two years ago, who also accepted responsibility after watching a documentary about the incident, where he saw a mother holding her dead child in her arms.

The tragedy occurred when the police allowed free entry to the stadium. It is even mentioned that the venue was double its capacity, a situation that caused the stampede where people between the ages of 10 and 70 died.

The former officer claimed that the security protocols had been followed. However, Liverpool fans were known for entering stadiums drunk and causing trouble. He also blamed his colleagues.

Later on, it was confirmed that Duckenfield did not have the necessary experience in high-risk matches. He is even accused of suppressing the people who entered the field instead of requesting medical assistance.

Finally, in 2012, after investigations, it was revealed that what happened was not the fault of Liverpool fans, as the security officer had stated, but rather the negligence of the police.