Focus on the BIG picture.
Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025

Diego Maradona Medics Face Trial for Criminal Negligence

Diego Maradona Medics Face Trial for Criminal Negligence

Seven medical professionals, including a neurosurgeon, are accused of negligence leading to the football legend's death in 2020.
A trial has commenced in Buenos Aires, Argentina, involving an Argentinian neurosurgeon and six other medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in connection with the death of football icon Diego Maradona.

Maradona, revered for his contributions to the sport and celebrated for his 'hand of God' goal during the 1986 World Cup, passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60 due to a heart attack while recovering from recent surgery for brain bleeding.

The proceedings began to an emotionally charged atmosphere, with admirers of the football star gathered outside the courthouse demanding justice.

Demonstrators expressed their anger, chanting phrases like “Murderer!” and brandishing posters calling for accountability.

Fernando Burlando, representing Maradona’s daughters, stated to journalists that the trial would reveal evidence that deeply impacts public sentiment regarding the case.

The prosecution is focused on the actions of Maradona’s medical team, which they contend failed to provide adequate care during his recovery, positioning their decisions regarding home care as negligent and potentially fatal.

The defendants include 44-year-old neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luciano Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, aged 36, all of whom deny the charges of homicide with possible intent.

The prosecution claims that the medical team’s actions directly contributed to Maradona’s condition leading to his death, suggesting a prolonged failure to provide necessary medical intervention.

If convicted, the involved medical professionals could face prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years.

The trial is expected to involve over 100 witnesses, including family members, as well as other medical professionals who attended to Maradona throughout his life.

The wake for Maradona in November 2020 drew thousands of mourners, with an outpouring of grief across Argentina, a nation that holds him as a cultural and sporting treasure.

Following his death, many voices emerged, alleging that medical neglect had a significant role in his demise.

The current trial marks a pivotal moment in Argentina’s ongoing discourse surrounding healthcare responsibility and the treatment of revered public figures, as the nation seeks to reconcile its grief with a quest for accountability.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Never forget when Melania Trump OBLITERATED this MSNBC reporter
Robots Compete in Football Tournament in China Amid Injuries
Trump Administration Considers Withdrawal of Funding for Hospitals Providing Gender Treatment to Minors
Texas Enacts Law Allowing Gold and Silver Transactions
China Unveils Miniature Insect-Like Surveillance Drone
OpenAI Secures Multimillion-Dollar AI Contracts with Pentagon, India, and Grab
Marc Marquez Claims Victory at Dutch Grand Prix Amidst Family Misfortune
Germany Votes to Suspend Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Elon Musk Critiques Senate Budget Proposal Over Job Losses and Strategic Risks
Los Angeles Riots ended with Federal Investigations into Funding
Budapest Pride Parade Draws 200,000 Participants Amid Government Ban
Southern Europe Experiences Extreme Heat
Xiaomi's YU7 SUV Launch Garners Record Pre-Orders Amid Market Challenges
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Lavish Wedding in Venice
Massive Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Belgrade
Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax
UK Government Softens Welfare Reform Plans Amid Labour Party Rebellion
Labour Faces Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Reforms Ahead of Key Vote
UK Scientists Launch Synthetic Human Genome Project with £10 Million Funding
Iran Executes Alleged Israeli Spies and Arrests Hundreds Amid Post-War Crackdown
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Host Lavish Wedding in Venice Amid Protests
Trump Asserts Readiness for Further Strikes on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions
Zohran Mamdani's Radical NYC Agenda: Ambition, Alarm Bells, and an Uncharted Leftist Experiment
North Korea to Open New Beach Resort to Boost Tourism Economy
Hungary's Prime Minister Criticizes NATO's Role in Ukraine
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Announces Re-Election Bid Amid Corruption Investigations
Brazilian Congress Rejects Lula's Proposed Tax Increase on Financial Transactions
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Intervenes as Hong Kong Dollar Reaches Weak Trading Threshold
Andrew Cuomo Hints at Potential November Comeback Amid Democratic Primary Results
Curtis Sliwa Champions His Vision for New York City Amid Rising Crime Concerns
Federal Reserve Proposes Changes to Capital Rule Affecting Major Banks
CIA: IRAN’S NUKES HIT HARD, CNN LIED AGAIN
EU TO HUNGARY: LET THEM PRIDE OR PREP FOR SHADE. ORBÁN TO EU: STAY IN YOUR LANE AND FIX YOUR OWN MESS.
Qatar Airways Clears Backlog of Passengers Following Missile Threats
Iran's Parliament Votes to Suspend Cooperation with Nuclear Watchdog
Trump Escalates Criticism of Media Over Iran Strike Coverage
Trump Moves to Reshape Middle East Following Israel-Iran Conflict
Zohran Mamdani Secures Democratic Nomination in New York City Mayoral Primary
Big Four Accounting Firms Fined in Exam Cheating Scandal
NATO Members Agree to 5% Defense Spending Target by 2035
China Pledges Greater Openness Amid Global Trade Tensions
Australia's Star Casino Secures $195 Million Rescue Package Amid Challenges
UK to Enhance Nuclear Capabilities with Acquisition of F-35A Fighter Jets
China and Taiwan Engage in Historical Dispute as Beijing Declares Territory Status
San Francisco's Luxury Housing Market Sees Revival Driven by AI Wealth
NATO Leaders Endorse Plan for Increased Defence Spending
South Korean Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk-yeol
Landslide in Bello, Colombia, Results in Multiple Casualties
International Astronaut Team Launched to Space Station
Russian Shadow Payments via Cryptocurrency Reach $9 Billion
×