From Buenos Aires Times · · 50s
Maradona death trial closing arguments begin
Prosecutors argue Maradona's death was avoidable due to medical team's chaotic care.
In brief
Prosecutors argue Maradona's death was avoidable due to medical team's chaotic care. Seven medical professionals face up to 25 years in prison after prosecutors claim their inadequate care caused Diego Maradona's death. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Closing arguments start
Prosecutors began presenting closing arguments Thursday at the trial over the death of late football icon Diego Maradona, arguing he was abandoned to his fate by a chaotic medical team.
Seven on trial
Seven medical professionals have been on trial since April over Maradona's death in 2020 while convalescing at home after surgery.
Medical team accused
The medical team is accused of providing grossly inadequate care in the lead-up to his death, with charges of homicide with dolo eventual.
Prosecutor's claims
Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari said the defendants' chaotic organisation left Maradona in a helpless situation, abandoning him to his fate.
The takeaway
Seven medical professionals face up to 25 years in prison after prosecutors claim their inadequate care caused Diego Maradona's death.
