As part of a BBC writing test, we had to write an OOV of a fictional news story in real time, as updates were coming in.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of the group made a colossal cock-up, as we wrote that a member of a rock band had been arrested as it had been on commercial radio. Since we were not informed via the police, it was unconfirmed and therefore libellous. If the police had confirmed it. we would have been right to report it, only if we make sure to say that the investigation was ongoing, and if we did not create any contempt of court.
If you're curious about these writing tests check out this link and make sure not to make the same mistake!
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