In brief
A new trial has begun for the medical team responsible for Diego Maradona's care after his death from heart failure. Seven members are charged with negligent homicide, accused of failing to act appropriately despite knowing about his poor health. This retrial follows a mistrial last year due to court irregularities. The proceedings are set to include testimonies from around 100 witnesses, including Maradona's daughters.
A retrial into the death of football legend Diego Maradona began on Tuesday, a year after the first case collapsed in mistrial. Seven members of his medical team are charged with negligent homicide after he died from a heart attack at the age of 60. They have denied the allegations, and if convicted, could face between eight to 25 years in prison. The first trial collapsed in May 2022 when one of its judges resigned due to unauthorized filming in court for a documentary. Maradona died in 2020 at his home in Tigre, Buenos Aires province, while recuperating from surgery to remove a brain blood clot. Investigators classified the case as culpable homicide, asserting that the accused were aware of his health issues but failed to provide necessary treatment. Evidence from a panel of medical experts indicated that the treatment Maradona received at home was deficient and reckless, and the footballer may have had a better chance of survival with proper care in a medical facility. Included in the trial are notable figures like his main medical adviser Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov. The proceedings may last until July and will feature testimonies from around 100 witnesses, including Maradona's daughters. Upon his death, a national mourning was declared in Argentina, highlighting his significant impact and legacy in the world of football.
