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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.
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