# Maradona Death Trial Ends with Harsh Sentences

> Maradona's medical team faces 15-12 years in prison after family calls their care 'murder'.
- Title: Maradona Death Trial Ends with Harsh Sentences | Shortify
- Summary: Maradona's medical team faces 15-12 years in prison after family calls their care 'murder'. Maradona's medical team is accused of grossly inadequate care…
- Keywords: diego maradona, medical team, death trial, prison terms, argentina, tigre, cardiorespiratory arrest, acute pulmonary oedema, brain haematoma, news, politics, world
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/prosecution-arguments-conclude-in-diego-maradona-death-trial.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-15T02:44:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: diego maradona, medical team, death trial, prison terms, argentina, tigre, cardiorespiratory arrest, acute pulmonary oedema, brain haematoma, news, politics, world
## Maradona's Family Demands Severe Punishment
Diego Maradona's family called for medical team to receive stiff prison terms after two daughters branded his death a murder.

> murder
## Seven Medical Professionals on Trial
Seven medical professionals have been on trial since April over Maradona's death on November 25, 2020, while receiving care at home in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, following surgery for a brain haematoma.
## Medical Team Accused of Gross Neglect
His medical team is accused of providing grossly inadequate care in the lead-up to his death. They deny the charges.
## Lawyer Seeks 15 Years for Neurosurgeon
Lawyer Fernando Burlando asked for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque to receive 15 years in prison, medical coordinator Nancy Forlini 12 years and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov 10 years.
## Family Reaction to Sentencing Request
Dalma and Gianinna expressed dismay after their lawyer's request for 15 years for Luque was confirmed, with Dalma saying it was a 'very unpleasant surprise'.

> very unpleasant surprise
## Key takeaway

Maradona's medical team is accused of grossly inadequate care leading to his death and faces prison terms.