Maradona Family Divided Over Sentences At Death Trial
Prosecutors sought prison terms for seven medical workers, saying Maradona’s care was grossly inadequate and could have led to his death.
- On Wednesday, legal counsel for sisters Rita, Claudia, and Ana requested the acquittal of Carlos, creating a divide in the family's pursuit of justice during proceedings in San Isidro.
- Seven medical professionals have been on trial since April over the 2020 death of Diego Maradona, with the team accused of providing grossly inadequate care during his convalescence.
- Lawyer Fernando Burlando demanded 15 years for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, 12 for Nancy Forlini, and 10 for Agustina Cosachov, while state prosecutors previously sought 12, 10, and 8 years respectively.
- Dalma told news channel DNews that Wednesday's development was an "unpleasant surprise," expressing dismay over the family's disagreement regarding punishment for Carlos.
- Defense closing arguments are scheduled for next week before the court delivers its verdict on a date yet to be determined, concluding the trial of the medical team.
34 Articles
34 Articles
Diego Maradona's daughters are calling for lengthy prison sentences for the medical team that cared for the soccer legend -- calling it “murder.” “They killed a hero,” the prosecutor said.
Prison for all, or almost all: the prosecution and the civil parties reached a consensus in the process of Diego Maradona's death in 2020, considering that the medical team's negligence in the last days of his life must be punished with imprisonment for up to 16 years, reports AFP.
Since mid-April, seven health care professionals have been tried in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, for potential fatal negligence during this two-week home hospitalization.
The lawyer of two of Diego Maradona's daughters asked for sentences of up to 15 years in prison for six of the seven defendants in the trial for the death of the former footballer in 2020 during a home internment. Fernando Burlando pointed out that the Argentine star was the victim of a "murder" by the medical team who treated him at home. "They knew what was going to happen to him" but "they acted with total indifference," the lawyer added.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
