Maradona Trial Highlights Alleged Medical Negligence in Icon's Final Days

Testimonies from Maradona's ex-wife and former doctor underscore failures in his post-operative care, including the decision to forgo rehabilitation transfer.

• Diego Maradona's death on November 25, 2020, at age 60, is under scrutiny in a trial examining alleged medical negligence during his home care in Buenos Aires.
• Seven medical professionals, including doctors and caregivers, face charges of negligent homicide with potential prison sentences of 8 to 25 years if convicted.
• Maradona's former doctor, Mario Alejandro Schiter, testified that he opposed the decision to provide home care, emphasizing that Maradona required a rehabilitation facility for proper treatment.
• Ex-wife Veronica Ojeda accused medical staff of isolating Maradona during his final days, stating he was left unsupported and describing the care as grossly inadequate.
• The trial, which began in March 2025, continues to hear emotional testimonies and allegations of systemic failures, with over 100 witnesses expected to testify in the coming months.

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