Diego Maradona Death Case Returns to Court Amid Judge Scandal
Diego Maradona Death Case Back In Court After Judge Scandal
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The case surrounding the death of legendary footballer Diego Maradona is back in court following a scandal that halted the original trial. Maradona died on November 25, 2020, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and his medical team faces homicide charges. The new trial will examine their alleged negligence and is set to last until July.
- 01Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- 02The original trial was annulled due to a judge's ethical breach.
- 03Seven members of Maradona's medical team are charged with homicide.
- 04The new trial will feature testimony from around 120 witnesses.
- 05If convicted, the accused face prison sentences of 8 to 25 years.
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The case surrounding the death of legendary footballer Diego Maradona is back in court after a scandal involving the presiding judge of the original trial. Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020, due to cardiac arrest at his home in Dique Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. An autopsy revealed significant damage to his kidneys and liver, and his heart was found to be almost twice its normal weight. Seven members of his medical team, including doctors and psychologists, have been indicted for homicide with possible intent, accused of negligence in Maradona's care. The initial trial was halted in May 2025 when it was discovered that Judge Julieta Makintach had participated in a documentary about the case, leading to her impeachment. The new trial is expected to last until July and will hear from approximately 120 witnesses to determine the medical team's responsibility for Maradona's death. The defense argues that Maradona's death was due to natural causes, citing his struggles with addiction. The outcome of this trial could lead to prison sentences ranging from 8 to 25 years for the accused.
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The trial's outcome may influence public perception of medical accountability and negligence in high-profile cases.
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