The criminal trial of eight medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been postponed to 2025. Originally scheduled to begin this year, the trial was delayed due to procedural issues and additional evidence collection. The medical team, which includes doctors, nurses, and a psychologist, faces charges of “simple homicide with eventual intent,” a serious offense under Argentine law that carries a penalty of 8 to 25 years in prison.
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Maradona, a global icon and one of football’s greatest players, died of heart failure at the age of 60 in November 2020. He was recovering at his home from brain surgery performed two weeks earlier. His death triggered widespread grief and led to allegations of medical malpractice. An autopsy revealed he died of “acute pulmonary edema secondary to exacerbated chronic heart failure.”
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The defendants are accused of failing to provide adequate medical care and abandoning Maradona in his final days. Prosecutors argue that Maradona did not receive the proper monitoring and care he needed, which they say directly contributed to his death. Defense attorneys have denied these allegations, arguing that Maradona’s health was already compromised and that their clients did their best under difficult circumstances.
The trial is expected to draw significant media attention and public interest in Argentina and worldwide. Maradona, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 and had a tumultuous personal life marked by health issues and addiction, remains a deeply beloved figure in Argentina and beyond. His death, and the subsequent legal proceedings, have sparked debates about medical responsibility, the ethics of patient care, and the treatment of celebrities. The 2025 trial will seek to determine whether the accused medical professionals were indeed negligent or if Maradona’s death was an inevitable outcome of his existing health conditions.
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