Trial Begins for Medical Team Accused of Negligence in Diego Maradona's Death

Seven healthcare professionals face charges of 'homicide with dol eventual' for alleged failures in the football legend's care during his final days.

Diego Maradona, the Argentine football icon, died on November 25, 2020, at age 60 from acute pulmonary edema and heart failure while in home care following brain surgery.
Seven medical professionals, including Maradona's neurosurgeon, psychiatrist, and nurses, are accused of negligence that prosecutors argue contributed to his death.
Prosecutors claim the medical team provided inadequate and imprudent care, describing the home treatment environment as a 'theater of horror.'
The trial, expected to last until mid-July, will feature testimony from over 100 witnesses, including family members, medical experts, and former associates of Maradona.
The defendants, who face potential prison sentences of 8 to 25 years, deny responsibility, with their lawyers emphasizing segmented roles and blaming systemic issues in care decisions.