New trial over Diego Maradona’s death begins in Argentina

The pursuit of justice for the passing of Argentina's beloved football icon, Diego Maradona, continues with a new trial commencing in San Isidro. Seven members of his medical team face charges of negligent homicide, a grim reminder of the circumstances surrounding the legend's death. This legal battle is not just about accountability; it's about honoring the memory of a national hero whose life and death have captivated the nation.

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This comes nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial.

This retrial comes after a previous attempt at justice was derailed by a mistrial, a setback that underscores the complexities and sensitivities involved in a case of this magnitude. The court will hear from nearly 100 witnesses, including Maradona's family, as it delves into the alleged negligence that prosecutors claim turned Maradona's recovery home into a "theatre of horror."

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His medical team has denied wrongdoing.

The defense, however, maintains that Maradona's death was inevitable, given his long-standing health issues. The investigation, which began in 2021, has involved a medical board that concluded the medical team acted in an "inappropriate, deficient and reckless" manner. As the trial unfolds, Argentina watches, hoping for clarity and closure in the enduring saga of El Pibe de Oro's final days.

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Prosecutors argued in the initial trial that medical professionals broke treatment protocols and that the home where Maradona was recovering from surgery amounted to a “theatre of horror,” where necessary care was not provided.