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The Hillsborough disaster occurred during an FA cup match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989. A human crush in the stadium resulted in 96 fatalities and 766 injuries, making it the worst stadium disaster in British history. Initially, Liverpool fans were wrongly blamed for causing the accident and police accused them of criminal acts. However, 24 years later in 2012, the truth was revealed: police and ambulance services had smeared Liverpool fans to deflect blame, and fans were not responsible. Justice was eventually achieved for the 96 victims.

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Hillsborough

The Hillsborough disaster occurred during an FA cup match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989. A human crush in the stadium resulted in 96 fatalities and 766 injuries, making it the worst stadium disaster in British history. Initially, Liverpool fans were wrongly blamed for causing the accident and police accused them of criminal acts. However, 24 years later in 2012, the truth was revealed: police and ambulance services had smeared Liverpool fans to deflect blame, and fans were not responsible. Justice was eventually achieved for the 96 victims.

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The Hillsborough disaster was a human crush and a panic which occurred during the FA cup semi-final featuring

Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on 15th April 1989 at the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. The crush resulted in 96 fatalities and left 766 others with injuries. It remains the worst stadium related disaster in British history. The initial enquiry was launched and Liverpool supporters were accused of causing the accident and taking part in sick acts such as pick pocketing the dead and urinating on police officers who attempted to help. Nearly 24 years on, in September 2012, the truth was revealed. Liverpool fans were not to blame, Policing and ambulance services smeared Liverpool fans to deflect the blame. There was eventually justice for the 96. Topic for discussion:

To what extent do you think we can trust the media? Do you think the stories the media sometime publish can alter the way in which we perceive current issues? What (if any) do you think would be an appropriate punishment against the media for publishing false stories?

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