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BBC and Russia Today cleared by Ofcom over MH17 crash coverage

By PA Media Lawyer

The BBC escaped censure by Ofcom after it apologised for showing "upsetting" footage of the aftermath of the MH17 air disaster in Ukraine. (Picture: Reuters)

Ofcom launched its investigation after the corporation used footage from a Russian broadcaster which showed an open passport belonging to a woman who died in the crash.

The victim, who had not been officially identified at the time, could have been recognised from the photograph.

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