Prosecutors claim that the football legend’s death could have been prevented, aiming to prove that his medical staff failed to provide adequate care during his recovery.
**Trial for Medical Negligence in Diego Maradona's Death Begins in Buenos Aires**
**Trial for Medical Negligence in Diego Maradona's Death Begins in Buenos Aires**
The trial concerning the medical team responsible for the care of Diego Maradona commenced, focusing on allegations of negligence leading to the football icon's death.
The trial of medical professionals implicated in the death of Diego Maradona has officially begun in Buenos Aires, two years after the Argentine football star passed away at the age of 60 from a heart attack. Maradona had been recovering at his home following a surgical procedure for a brain blood clot earlier that month, and the case has sparked immense public interest and controversy.
Prosecutors allege that Maradona's death could have been avoided and charge the medical team with negligence, asserting that they failed to fulfill their professional duties in what was termed a "horror theatre" on the day of his death. The accused include a neurosurgeon, psychiatrists, psychologists, a medical coordinator, a nursing coordinator, and a night nurse, all facing potential prison sentences ranging from eight to twenty-five years if convicted of culpable homicide, a charge akin to involuntary manslaughter.
In our opening statement, prosecutor Patricio Ferrari expressed the pursuit of justice for Maradona’s family and the fans saying, “Today, Diego Armando Maradona, his children, his relatives, those closest to him, and the Argentine people, deserve justice.” Investigators emphasize that the medical team failed to respond appropriately to the critical state of Maradona’s health, despite being aware of the severity of his condition.
An explicit detail that has emerged is the testimony from the night nurse, who stated he had observed concerning signs but was instructed not to awaken Maradona during his state of recovery. With over a hundred witnesses expected to testify throughout the trial—projected to continue until July—the outcome remains uncertain but is pivotal in shedding light on the responsibilities of medical professionals.
Diego Maradona is widely celebrated as one of the greatest footballers in history, famously leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup. His untimely death left a profound impact, causing nationwide mourning as fans flooded the streets to pay their respects.
