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Maradona death trial continues August 2026

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The criminal negligence case over Diego Maradona’s November 2020 death has ~~continued~~ progressed through the second half of 2026. After being reopened on 14 April, the San Isidro court has held more than 30 hearings, recorded over 80 statements, and heard testimony from family members, medical staff and custodians. Key moments included Gianinna Maradona’s emotional account (21 April), a suspension after a nervous breakdown (14 May), and expert critiques of the Tigre home‑care setup by Rodolfo Benvenuti (3 June) and Luciano Spena (26 July). ~~The prosecution alleges that the seven health‑care professionals—Leopoldo Luque, several nurses, coordinator Mariano Perroni~~ On 26 July, nutritionist Luciano Spena, now Argentina’s national team dietician, testified about Maradona’s final meals. He described a stew of osobuco, shrimp with garlic and ~~Swiss Medical manager Nancy Forlini—failed to provide 24‑hour monitoring, adequate nutrition~~ broccoli, and ~~emergency transport, constituting simple homicide with eventual intent (penalties 8‑25 years).~~ a sandwich the star refused, underscoring the player’s poor appetite in his last weeks. In early August, the trial entered its final phase. Security guard Martín “Chori” Domínguez, the last remaining guard on duty at Maradona’s Tigre residence, testified about the star’s condition in his final days. The following day, longtime caregiver Aníbal Domínguez ~~described Maradona as bedridden, eating little, suffering~~ detailed severe swelling, fluid ~~retention,~~ retention and minimal food intake, noting that he repeatedly warned personal doctor Leopoldo Luque, who visited only four times in the crucial period. Autopsy results later confirmed acute pulmonary oedema with three litres of fluid in the abdomen. Masseur Nicolás Taffarel recalled Maradona’s last words, “No quiero nada, ya está,” and highlighted the patient’s inability to leave the bed, urinary incontinence and ~~tremors indicative of alcohol‑withdrawal.~~ refusal to eat. Prosecutors and defence are now finalising medical expert reports, but no verdict has been issued.

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