Second Trial for Medical Team in Diego Maradona's Death Begins in Argentina
New trial over death of football great Maradona begins in Argentina
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The second trial concerning the medical team involved in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona commenced in San Isidro, Argentina, five and a half years after his passing. Seven medical professionals face manslaughter charges, with the trial expected to last several months and around 90 witnesses to be called.
- 01Seven medical professionals, including Maradona's personal doctor, are accused of manslaughter.
- 02If convicted, they could face prison sentences of up to 25 years.
- 03The trial is set to last for months with two hearing days per week.
- 04Maradona died on November 25, 2020, following a heart attack after recent brain surgery.
- 05The previous trial was declared null and void due to judicial misconduct.
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The trial of seven medical professionals involved in the care of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has begun in San Isidro, Argentina, more than five years after his death. Prosecutors have charged Maradona's personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and others with manslaughter, alleging serious negligence in Maradona's at-home care following his brain surgery. The defendants deny these accusations. If found guilty, they could face up to 25 years in prison. The trial is expected to unfold over several months, with two hearing days scheduled each week and approximately 90 witnesses to be called. Maradona passed away from a heart attack on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60. A previous trial was annulled after judicial misconduct was discovered, prompting the current proceedings.
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The trial could set a precedent for medical accountability in Argentina, especially in high-profile cases.
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