Lawyer seeks up to 16 years for defendants in Maradona death trial
Late football legend’s medical team is accused of failing to prevent star’s death in 2020; His youngest son’s lawyer demands tougher sentences than prosecutors while addressing trial, which is nearing crucial stage. Leer más
A lawyer representing Diego Maradona’s youngest son has requested prison sentences of up to 16 years for the main defendants in the trial surrounding the football legend’s death. The former player passed away on November 25, 2020, after receiving home care in Tigre, near San Isidro, following successful surgery for a subdural haematoma on November 3.
Seven healthcare professionals are on trial, with proceedings starting in mid-April. Mario Baudry, representing Diego Fernando, calls for 16-year sentences for two doctors, Leopoldo Luque and Nancy Forlini, and 14 years for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, 12 years for psychologist Carlos Díaz. Nurse Ricardo Almirón and his supervisor, Mariano Perroni, face four-year and three-year sentences, respectively.
Baudry argued that Luque, aware of the outcome, attempted to shift blame and that the defendants should be arrested immediately upon conviction. Prosecutors seek sentences ranging from four to 12 years for six defendants, with the acquittal of the seventh. Closing arguments conclude on October 22, with the verdict date yet to be determined.
The defendants face charges of homicide with dolo eventual, which holds individuals responsible for deaths caused by their negligent actions or omissions. The case hinges on expert testimony that Maradona suffered from heart problems leading to oedema, which went untreated. Critics also question Forlini’s decision not to provide necessary emergency equipment at home, leading to Maradona's death.
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