Maradona death trial: Accused doctors trade barbs in tense hearing

Tensions flared in an Argentine courtroom as psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and home care coordinator Nancy Forlini, both accused in the death of football icon Diego Maradona, traded barbs during a heated hearing. The trial, which seeks to establish responsibility for Maradona's passing, focused on conflicting accounts of medical services requested by Cosachov and authorized by Forlini, who acted as the liaison for Swiss Medical during Maradona's final two weeks of home care.

Cosachov asserted that she requested crucial services, including a clinician and a neurologist, along with an ambulance, which she claims were not provided. Forlini, however, countered that these specific requests never reached her. "It's not my responsibility that it didn't reach you," Cosachov retorted, insisting the requests were repeated numerous times.

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A mí ese pedido no me llegó.

Forlini pointed to a document signed by Cosachov that outlined the services Swiss Medical would provide after Maradona's hospital discharge. This document, according to Forlini, only committed the company to offering nurses and therapeutic companions. "If you didn't read what you signed, it's your responsibility," Forlini stated. Cosachov defended herself, saying the meeting was rushed and she never anticipated the company would not fulfill all prior discussions. Forlini also noted a perceived inconsistency in the doctors requesting a clinician when they were supposedly making all health decisions for Maradona.

The home where Maradona died reportedly lacked medical equipment and an ambulance, contrary to promises made to his daughters. While Forlini initially stated no medical equipment was requested, Cosachov reiterated the need for an ambulance, which would have included such apparatus. Forlini questioned why Cosachov didn't raise concerns if she observed the lack of an ambulance upon visiting the house. Cosachov replied that they were told an ambulance would be stationed nearby.

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No es mi responsabilidad que a vos no te haya llegado.