Trial for Maradona's death: final arguments have begun
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- The oral criminal court no.
- 7 of San Isidro has set the start of the final arguments in the trial for the death of Diego Maradona for September 29th.
- First, in the next five hearings, the 17 witnesses indicated by the defense will be heard.
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Why It Matters
Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020. The manslaughter trial involves several healthcare professionals accused of negligence in his medical care.
The trial for the death of Diego Maradona enters its final phase. The oral criminal court no. 7 of San Isidro established that the final arguments of the parties will begin on September 29th. First, in the next five hearings, the 17 witnesses indicated by the defense will be heard. The closing statements could last several weeks, considering the five groups of prosecution lawyers, the public prosecutor and the seven defense teams. At the end, the defendants will be able to say their last words before sentencing.
In today's hearing, the neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, accused in the proceedings, declared for the tenth time. Luque argued that the Maradona described by the medical commission after his death did not correspond to the patient followed in life. "The commission's patient was very serious, but he was not our patient," he said, defending the team's work. "No one had bad intentions. We all did the best we could."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The court will issue a conviction or acquittal by October 2025.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What will the court's final decision be?
- How will the judge evaluate the testimonies of the defense and the prosecution?
- What will be the possible criminal consequences for the accused?
