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

Seven healthcare professionals face charges of negligent homicide in Argentina, with proceedings expected to last until mid-July.

Diego Maradona, the football legend, died in November 2020 at age 60 from acute pulmonary edema and chronic heart failure while recovering from brain surgery.
Seven members of his medical team, including his neurosurgeon, psychiatrist, and other caregivers, are accused of negligence that prosecutors argue contributed to his death.
The defendants face charges of 'homicide with dolus eventualis,' meaning they allegedly acted with awareness of the potential fatal consequences of their negligence, carrying possible sentences of 8 to 25 years in prison.
The trial, held in San Isidro near Buenos Aires, will feature testimony from approximately 120 witnesses, including medical experts, Maradona's family, and former caregivers.
Prosecutors claim Maradona was subjected to a deficient and poorly managed home care setup, while the defense argues that individual roles were limited and responsibilities segmented.