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Maradona Trial Intensifies with Testimonies on Sedation and Isolation

Key witnesses detail medical decisions, alleged negligence, and the controversial circumstances of Diego Maradona's final days.

El neurólogo Leopoldo Luque, quien fue médico de Diego Maradona, en el juicio por presunto homicidio por negligencia contra el equipo médico que atendió al fallecido astro en las afueras de Buenos Aires. (AP)
El neurocirujano Leopoldo Luque y su abogado, Julio Rivas
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Overview

  • Fernando Villarejo, ICU chief at Clínica Olivos, testified that he opposed sedating Maradona for 24 hours, a decision made by Leopoldo Luque and Agustina Cosachov despite his objections.
  • Villarejo recommended transferring Maradona to a specialized rehabilitation center instead of home care, citing the lack of proper medical infrastructure for his condition.
  • Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari presented a photograph of Maradona in a visibly deteriorated state as evidence of alleged medical abandonment.
  • Verónica Ojeda, Maradona's former partner, emotionally testified that he was isolated and mistreated, describing his final days as akin to being 'kidnapped.'
  • Upcoming testimonies will include Swiss Medical personnel, further examining the decisions surrounding Maradona's care and internment.