Maradona's Medical Team Faces New Trial for Homicide

A new trial focusing on the death of football icon Diego Maradona began on Tuesday. Seven medical professionals are facing charges of negligent homicide, following the collapse of a previous trial due to a judicial mistrial. This retrial will hear testimony from almost 100 witnesses. Prosecutors contend that the medical team failed to adhere to treatment protocols and provided inadequate care, describing the recovery home as a "theatre of horror."

The defense maintains that Maradona's death was unavoidable given his history of addiction and long-standing health problems. The negligence charges arose in 2021 after a medical panel concluded the team's actions were "inappropriate, deficient, and reckless." If found guilty, the defendants could face prison sentences ranging from 8 to 25 years. An eighth nurse will face a separate jury trial at a later date.