Summary
Prosecutors in Argentina say Diego Maradona’s medical team was negligent and missed chances to save his life after his brain surgery in 2020. Seven healthcare workers are on trial for causing his death by allowing him to recover at home without proper care.
Key Facts
- Diego Maradona died in November 2020 at age 60 from heart failure and lung issues, two weeks after brain surgery.
- Prosecutors call Maradona’s medical team “amateurs” and accuse them of serious mistakes during his recovery at home.
- The medical staff includes doctors, psychologists, and nurses charged with homicide due to negligence.
- The trial restarted after a previous trial was canceled when a judge was found to be involved in a documentary about the case.
- Maradona’s family and former partner are attending the trial seeking justice.
- About 120 witnesses are expected to testify during the trial, which may last until July.
- Defendants face 8 to 25 years in prison if found guilty.
- The defense argues that Maradona died from natural health decline, not medical negligence.
