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David Duckenfield

David Duckenfield is a former police officer who was in charge of crowd control at the Hillsborough Stadium in 1989, where 96 football (soccer) fans tragically died in a crush. He was responsible for overseeing safety and security measures during the match. Duckenfield's actions and decisions were scrutinized, leading to his prosecution for manslaughter by gross negligence. His case highlights issues of police accountability and crowd management at large events.