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Maradona death trial: Final testimony and arguments set

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Maradona death trial: ~~Expert suggests sudden death~~ Final testimony and ~~COVID~~ arguments set

The criminal negligence trial regarding Diego Maradona’s November 2020 death has entered ~~a decisive phase~~ its final stages 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. Recent expert testimonies have introduced conflicting medical ~~perspectives on the cause of death.~~ perspectives. Defense experts, including cardiologist Ricardo Iglesias and forensic physician Antonio Maya, testified that the footballer suffered a sudden, unpredictable cardiac event. Maya argued the death was ‘unpredictable’ and suggested Maradona bore responsibility because he frequently refused medical examinations, exercising his right to autonomy. As the final witness in the proceedings, official Official forensic expert Pablo Ferrari testified that ~~Maradona’s~~ the death was a ‘cardiorespiratory arrest’ caused by ventricular cardiac failure and acute pulmonary edema. ~~Ferrari’s testimony contradicts earlier suggestions of a prolonged 12-hour agony, arguing that the lack of physical signs of oxygen struggle indicates~~ Ferrari argued the ~~period of~~ distress lasted only minutes to a few ~~hours. Ferrari also introduced a new hypothesis, stating~~ hours and noted that COVID-19 cannot be ruled ~~out as a potential cause. He criticized~~ out, calling the failure to perform a ~~COVID-19~~ swab during the initial autopsy as a ‘methodological ~~error,’ noting the death occurred during~~ error.’ As the ~~height~~ proceedings approach final arguments, scheduled to begin on October 6, new testimony is expected from key defendants. Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque faces accusations of promoting the ~~pandemic. The trial~~ home-care treatment and neglecting Maradona’s cardiac health. Additionally, Nancy Forlini, a home care coordinator for Swiss Medical, is ~~expected~~ set to ~~move toward final arguments in October,~~ testify regarding allegations that she failed to manage necessary medical equipment and prohibited nursing staff from communicating with doctors. Evidence suggests Forlini may have been aware of a ~~verdict potentially arriving in December.~~ cardiac event the night before Maradona’s death but failed to act.

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