Overview
- On Tuesday, forensic coordinator Carlos Cassinelli testified in the San Isidro trial and reiterated the autopsy finding that Maradona died from acute pulmonary edema secondary to chronic heart failure and a dilated cardiomyopathy.
- Cassinelli and the 2021 Junta Médica concluded Maradona underwent a progressive decline starting about 10 days before his death and experienced an estimated 12‑hour agonizing period during which nursing checks were not recorded.
- The Junta judged the treating team 'inadequate, deficient and reckless,' said Maradona was not in full possession of his mental faculties from his prior hospitalization, and criticized the removal of therapeutic companions during domiciliary care.
- Seven health professionals are charged with homicidio simple con dolo eventual and face potential sentences of roughly eight to 25 years if convicted, while defense teams have filed opposing expert reports and contest key records and timelines.
- The trial will hinge on more perito testimony, including scheduled cardiology evidence, and its outcome could decide criminal responsibility, possible prison terms and renewed scrutiny of how high‑risk patients are managed in home care.