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Maradona death trial: Experts debate home care suitability

Overview

The criminal negligence trial regarding Diego Maradona’s November 2020 death has entered a decisive phase in the San Isidro Courts. Seven healthcare professionals, including Leopoldo Luque and Agustina Cosachov, face charges of homicide with eventual intent. The prosecution alleges a lack of continuous medical supervision, citing evidence that Cosachov ordered the suspension of nighttime vital sign checks during Maradona’s home care. Proceedings recently resumed following a suspension caused by a significant medical record error where Swiss Medical admitted that several kidney test results presented as evidence actually belonged to Maradona’s father, Diego Salustiano Maradona. However, medical experts testifying in San Isidro, including nephrologist Hernán Trimarchi and cardiologist Gustavo Di Niro, have stated that the error did not alter their clinical conclusions. During the 38th hearing, expert testimony focused on the appropriateness of Maradona’s recovery setting. Psychiatrist José Luis Covelli, a member of the Medical Board, testified that Maradona was suffering from a confusional syndrome due to alcohol withdrawal following neurosurgery. Covelli stated that on November 11, Maradona was ‘not in a condition to decide on his health’ and exhibited irritability and attempts to flee, making him a risk to himself and others. Pathologist Ramiro Larea supported these findings, noting that the arrangement in Tigre was more akin to ‘home monitoring’ than actual medical hospitalization. Experts argued the home setting failed to meet the necessary requirements for monitoring the patient's cognitive progress, specifically pointing to the responsibility of neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov. In his eleventh testimony, neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque denied culpability, asserting that none of the accused are responsible for the footballer's death. Luque maintained that Maradona’s cardiological studies appeared ‘normal’ and argued that the medical board's conclusions relied on autopsy findings rather than real-time observations, stating, ‘The doctor, when attending, does not have the autopsy in hand.’

Entities

Leopoldo Luque · Diego Armando Maradona · Diego Maradona · San Isidro · Agustina Cosachov

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"Eight health professionals, including Leopoldo Luque, are charged with homicide with eventual intent in Maradona’s death."

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"Seven healthcare professionals are on trial in Argentina for alleged negligence related to Maradona's death, facing up to 25 years imprisonment."

One claim states seven healthcare professionals are on trial, while the other states eight are charged.

[DISPUTED] Seven healthcare professionals are on trial in Argentina for alleged negligence related to Maradona's death, facing up to 25 years imprisonment.
[DISPUTED] Eight health professionals, including Leopoldo Luque, are charged with homicide with eventual intent in Maradona’s death.
[● 26 SOURCES] Diego Maradona died on 25 November 2020 at his home in Tigre, Argentina.
[● 26 SOURCES] The trial is being held in Oral Criminal Court No. 7 of San Isidro, Buenos Aires.
[● 26 SOURCES] Maradona stopped taking diuretic medication shortly before his death.
[● 20 SOURCES] Kidney test results used in the trial belong to Diego Maradona's father rather than the footballer. canalshowsport.com.ar · news.tuoitre.vn · 24-ore.com · capital.es · www.elbuentono.com.mx · +15 more
[● 18 SOURCES] Nicolas Taffarel testified that Diego Maradona was bedridden, did not get up, eat, wash, or receive massages in his final days.
[● 18 SOURCES] Diego Maradona told Nicolas Taffarel on 24 November 2020, a day before his death, “No quiero nada, ya está”.
[● 18 SOURCES] Maradona had undergone brain surgery about two weeks before his death.
[● 18 SOURCES] Diego Maradona exhibited symptoms compatible with heart failure in the days preceding his death.

Timeline

3 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Leopoldo Luque denies culpability in Diego Maradona death trial
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque testified in the trial for Diego Maradona's death, claiming no defendants are guilty and that medical studies showed no signs of cardiac failure.
5 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Diego Maradona trial: Experts testify against home care
Medical experts testified in the Diego Maradona trial that the footballer required psychiatric hospitalization rather than home care due to alcohol withdrawal and a confusional syndrome.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 18 sources
Diego Maradona death trial resumes after medical record error
The trial for Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina after medical experts testified that using his father's lab tests by mistake did not alter their diagnoses regarding the footballer's health.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
Swiss Medical admits medical test error in Maradona death trial
Swiss Medical admitted that medical tests used in the trial of Diego Maradona's death actually belonged to his late father, causing a one-week suspension of the proceedings.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 23 sources
Diego Maradona death trial suspended over medical evidence error
The trial for Diego Maradona's death is suspended after it was discovered that some medical test results used as evidence actually belonged to his father.
19 days ago

[CRIME] 50 sources
Maradona death trial suspended over incorrect medical tests
The Diego Maradona death trial has been suspended following revelations that medical experts may have used kidney tests belonging to his father. Experts also testified to ignored warning signs.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Maradona death trial enters decisive phase with medical expert testimony
The trial for Diego Maradona's death enters a critical stage in Argentina as medical experts testify about his chronic kidney disease and unmonitored heart failure symptoms.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Diego Maradona death trial: Expert testifies doctors ignored cardiac warning signs
Cardiologist Gustavo Di Niro testified in the Diego Maradona death trial that doctors failed to act on critical warning signs of cardiac failure during the athlete's final weeks of home treatment.
27 days ago

[CRIME] 28 sources
Maradona death trial: Expert testifies medical team ignored warning signs
Forensic expert Carlos Cassinelli testified in an Argentine court that Diego Maradona showed ignored warning signs of heart failure days before his 2020 death, calling the medical team's actions reckless.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 36 sources
Diego Maradona's last days described in court testimony
Masseur Nicolas Taffarel told an Argentine court that Maradona was bedridden, swollen and refused care, saying “No quiero nada, ya está” a day before his 25 Nov 2020 death; seven doctors face a negligence trial
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Diego Maradona trial: caretaker says swelling ignored, doctor visits missed
Maradona’s trial reveals caretaker Domínguez saying the star was swollen, fluid‑retained and ignored by doctor Luque, who visited only four times; autopsy cites pulmonary oedema, and eight health workers face a
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Maradona death trial hears nutritionist on final meals
Nutritionist Luciano Spena testifies about Maradona's last meals as a trial charges seven health workers with homicide.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Diego Maradona medical negligence trial continues in Argentina
Diego Maradona's medical team faces a prolonged negligence trial in Argentina, with over 25 hearings, key testimony from doctor Leopoldo Luque, and courtroom clashes involving the star's daughters.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Argentina trial over Diego Maradona's death examines medical payments
Argentina's criminal court is probing Diego Maradona's death, focusing on payments to his medical team and the roles of neuro‑surgeon Leopoldo Luque and lawyer Matías Morla’s sister, with several health workers
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Maradona death trial reveals aides said he was in “free fall”
In Maradona’s death trial, aides testified he was “in free fall” due to heavy drinking, with doctors debating forced internment. Psychologist Díaz says his suggestions were ignored. Multiple health staff face a
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Burlando and Oneto clash in Maradona death trial
Lawyers Fernando Burlando and Francisco Oneto fought verbally, nearly physically, during Maradona’s death trial, prompting a courtroom recess and suspension of the hearing.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Former Maradona Custodian Testifies in Homicide Trial
Ex‑guardian Julio Coria testified he performed CPR on Diego Maradona and said the star was fine before his death, while facing charges alongside doctors and nurses in a homicide trial.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Maradona death trial reveals player chose disputed Tigre house
Maradona's death trial revealed he chose the Tigre house where he died, despite lacking proper medical facilities; seven health workers face homicide charges.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 10 sources
Maradona death trial sees key witnesses testify in Argentina
In Argentina, the trial over Diego Maradona’s 2020 death continues as witnesses including Vanesa Morla, security guard Julio Coria and other custodians testify, while a video of Cristina Kirchner was rejected,
2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Argentina court hearings focus on Lidia Ojeda and Maradona death cases
Argentina courts hear two high‑profile death cases: prosecutor opposition to Lidia Ojeda’s release amid multiple preventive imprisonments, and Maradona lawyer Matías Morla’s testimony on the star’s poor home‑c‑
2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona's nephew describes uncle's final days during homicide trial
Maradona's nephew testified that the star was swollen, had no appetite and refused to get up before his death, detailing the events on 25 Nov 2020 and naming several medical staff charged in the homicide trial.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Maradona death trial: Morla and nephew Espósito to testify
Maradona’s death trial in San Isidro sees former rights manager Matías Morla and nephew Jonathan Espósito testify, amid fraud charges and homicide accusations against several doctors.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Maradona death trial hears witnesses on home care in Tigre, Argentina
The Maradona homicide trial in Argentina heard four new witnesses—an ex‑accountant, a nutritionist, a neurologist and a nurse—about the home‑care setup and WhatsApp communications at his Tigre house before his
2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Maradona homicide trial hears psychologist audio and nurses' testimony
Psychologist’s audio warning and three nurses’ testimony feature in the homicide trial of ex‑football star Diego Maradona, amid charges against his medical team.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Leopoldo Luque testifies for ninth time in Maradona death trial
Leopoldo Luque testified for the ninth time in the Maradona death trial, with new witnesses and audio evidence spotlighting the high‑profile homicide case.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona death trial exposes alleged shielding by entourage and medical staff
Maradona’s death trial in Argentina alleges his entourage shielded him while medical staff failed to provide proper care; seven health workers face homicide charges.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Argentina court hears testimony in Diego Maradona death negligence case
In Argentina, seven medical staff accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s 2020 death face up to 25‑year sentences as testimony reveals alleged communication control and inadequate home care.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Diego Maradona death trial exposes alleged manipulation and medical negligence
In the Argentine court, testimonies allege Maradona’s inner circle manipulated his communications and that medical staff may have been negligent, as the trial probes possible homicide charges.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Mariano Perroni Testifies Again in Maradona Death Trial
Mariano Perroni resumes testimony in the Maradona death trial, joined by three Clinic Olivos staff, as the San Isidro court hears evidence against multiple medical professionals.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona death trial continues in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, seven health professionals are on trial for alleged negligence in Diego Maradona's 2020 death, facing up to 25 years in prison.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona death trial witnesses Dalma Maradona and nurse coordinator testify
Dalma Maradona and nurse coordinator Mariano Perroni testified in the trial over Diego Maradona’s death, with Dalma recounting insulting audio from doctor Leopoldo Luque and Perroni denying any criminal role.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona death trial: Dalma Maradona blames surgeon Leopoldo Luque
In the Argentine trial over Diego Maradona’s death, his daughter Dalma accused surgeon Leopoldo Luque and Swiss Medical of inadequate home‑care, citing missing ambulance and staff, while medical staff denied a
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Maradona death trial rejects request to detain witness
The Maradona death trial rejected attorney Fernando Burlando's request to detain witness Nelsa Marilyn Pérez for alleged false testimony, allowing her to continue testimony.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Maradona death trial blames illegal home care after brain surgery
Seven Argentine health professionals face criminal negligence charges over Diego Maradona’s 2020 death, with doctors saying his home recovery lacked required monitoring and equipment.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov testifies on Maradona's home‑care decision
Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov testified that a rehabilitation centre was the preferred treatment for Diego Maradona, but his refusal led to a home‑care arrangement, a central issue in the homicide trial.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Neurosurgeon Pablo Rubino defends doctor Leopoldo Luque in Maradona death trial
Neurosurgeon Pablo Rubino testified in Buenos Aires, backing doctor Leopoldo Luque as the main accused in the criminal trial over Diego Maradona’s 2020 surgery and death.
4 months ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque says Maradona would defend him in death trial
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, main defendant in Diego Maradona’s death trial, claimed the star would defend him, disputed autopsy edema findings and insisted Maradona chose home care despite doctors’ warnings.
4 months ago

[CRIME] 25 sources
Maradona death trial paused after daughter's crisis over autopsy video
Argentina's Maradona death trial paused after daughter Gianinna broke down when an autopsy video was shown; doctors cite negligence and missed diuretic therapy.
5 months ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Gianinna Maradona testifies in negligence trial over Diego Maradona’s death
Gianinna Maradona testifies in trial over Diego Maradona’s death, criticizing the medical team.
5 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Fresh trial opens into Diego Maradona death amid home-care errors
A new trial opens in Argentina into Diego Maradona's 2020 death, focusing on alleged errors in his home-care after brain surgery.

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