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Argentina · Criminal Trial · Maradona · Medical Negligence
Seven members of Diego Maradona's medical team face a criminal trial in Argentina, accused of "simple homicide with eventual intent" for actions contributing to the soccer legend's November 25, 2020, death, with defendants facing up to 25 years in prison.
Prosecutors allege the team ignored significant warning signs and provided substandard home care after Maradona's brain surgery, describing his recovery house as a "theater of horrors." A medical board report identified numerous issues, including the lack of emergency equipment and the team's failure to enforce treatment due to Maradona's resistance. Defendants, including personal doctor Leopoldo Luque, deny wrongdoing, stating they did their best with a difficult patient whose health was severely compromised by decades of drug and alcohol abuse.
The case has captivated Argentina, with fans demanding "Justice for God" and media extensively covering seized texts and voice messages. Maradona's health deteriorated significantly in 2020, exacerbated by heavy drinking and sleeping pill use during lockdown, culminating in a heart attack.
