Maradona death trial suspended over incorrect medical tests

Diego Maradona medical negligence trial San Isidro court Swiss Medical kidney test error

The trial investigating the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has faced new controversy after it was revealed that the medical board may have mistakenly analyzed kidney tests belonging to his father, Don Diego, who died in 2015. The error was identified by defense lawyers during recent hearings, leading to a one-week suspension of the trial to review the evidence.

Medical experts testifying in San Isidro have highlighted significant gaps in the care Maradona received during his home recovery in November 2020. Nephrologist Hernán Trimarchi testified that Maradona’s chronic kidney disease and weight fluctuations should have served as critical warning signs. He further noted a lack of blood test records during the two-week convalescence period.

Toxicologist Carlos Damin described Maradona as a high-risk patient due to his history of cocaine and alcohol use, stating that he lacked a treating cardiologist during his home care. Medical examiner Carlos Cassinelli also testified that Maradona exhibited several life-threatening symptoms, including respiratory difficulties, edema, and hypertension, which were allegedly ignored by his medical team. Seven healthcare professionals are currently facing charges of criminal negligence.

Entities

Carlos Cassinelli · Carlos Damín · Diego Armando Maradona · Diego Maradona · Hernán Trimarchi · Leopoldo Luque · Patricio Ferrari · San Isidro · Swiss Medical

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 18 SOURCES] Seven healthcare professionals are accused of negligence regarding Maradona's death. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +12 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The decision to allow home recovery for Maradona was an error. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The defense claims kidney tests presented to the court belonged to Maradona’s father. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Maradona suffered approximately twelve hours of agony before his death. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Maradona exhibited edema in lower limbs, finger swelling, respiratory difficulties, hypertension, and high heart rate. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +1 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Diego Maradona showed critical warning signs that were ignored during his home recovery. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The medical board mistakenly analyzed studies belonging to Maradona's father. www.mejorinformado.com · www.cronica.com.ar · ciudadano.news · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The defendants deny all responsibility. newscentraltv.com · www.batimes.com.ar · www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.forchecaudine.com · notiziedi.it · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] There was no record of any blood test being performed during his two-week convalescence. fouit.gr · sportime.sigmalive.com · newscentraltv.com · www.batimes.com.ar · www.gazetaesportiva.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Maradona's failing kidneys should have immediately alerted his doctors. fouit.gr · sportime.sigmalive.com · newscentraltv.com · www.batimes.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari accused Swiss Medical of providing the wrong medical history. monitoreamos.com · www.mejorinformado.com · www.eleco.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The trial was suspended to review evidence regarding the incorrect medical tests. www.jamaicaobserver.com