{
  "id": 12942111,
  "title": "Maradona’s death: Prosecution requests 12-year sentence for lead medical advisor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/maradonas-death-prosecution-requests-12-year-sentence-for-lead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:56:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/judiciary/maradonas-death-prosecution-requests-12-year-sentence-for-lead-medical-advisor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prosecutors in the case surrounding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona have called for a 12-year prison sentence for the former lead medical advisor, Leopoldo Luque. They also requested an 8-year sentence for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and a 10-year ban from practicing medicine for both. The prosecution argues that all seven defendants are guilty of simple homicide with eventual intent for not providing adequate medical care to Maradona. Other defendants face prison terms ranging from 5 to 10 years, along with similar practice bans. Prosecutors contend the defendants acted as \"improvisers\" who neglected Maradona's complex condition, placing him in a state of helplessness. They presented numerous messages exchanged between the specialists and Maradona's family, all of whom agreed the former player was swollen. The star's partner, daughters, and ex-wife attended the hearing, hoping for harsh sentences. The trial is in its second phase, with the defense set to present their arguments starting October 20. Maradona passed away from acute pulmonary edema in 2020, after a trial that began with a mistrial in May 2025.",
  "summary": "Leopoldo Luque was the prosecutor’s main target, who also requested an 8-year sentence for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov La entrada Maradona’s death: Prosecution requests 12-year sentence for lead medical advisor se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
  "key_points": [
    "Prosecutors seek 12-year sentence for Leopoldo Luque, lead medical advisor",
    "Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov faces 8-year prison term",
    "Both defendants banned from practicing medicine for 10 years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Buenos Aires Times",
        "title": "Closing arguments begin as Maradona death trial enters final weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/closing-arguments-begin-as-maradona-death-trial-enters-final-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:44:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}