Forensic Testimony Highlights Negligence Claims in Maradona Manslaughter Trial
Medical professionals accused of gross negligence face trial as forensic evidence reveals Maradona's death followed prolonged suffering and inadequate care.
- Forensic experts testified that Diego Maradona's death was caused by acute pulmonary edema due to heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy, exacerbated by fluid accumulation over several days.
- Maradona's heart was abnormally large, weighing twice as much as a normal heart, and his condition made him unsuitable for home care.
- Seven medical professionals, including Maradona's personal doctor and psychiatrist, are accused of manslaughter and deny allegations of negligence in his home care.
- The trial, expected to last until mid-July 2025, has included emotional moments, such as Maradona's daughter leaving the courtroom during the presentation of graphic evidence.
- If convicted, the accused face up to 25 years in prison, with a separate trial for one nurse scheduled for the second half of 2025.
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