New Trial in Argentina Over Diego Maradona's Death

A new trial has begun in Argentina to ascertain the responsibility for the death of football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60. The official cause of death was cited as acute pulmonary edema and heart failure, following a neurosurgery for a subdural hematoma just two weeks prior.

The prosecutor has charged seven members of Maradona's medical team, including doctors, nurses, and a psychologist, with homicide and negligence. The state argues that the decision to care for Maradona at his home rather than in a clinic was reckless and amateurish, leading to a disastrous outcome given his complex medical history.

This trial follows a previous mistrial due to judicial misconduct and aims to address the significant questions surrounding Maradona's care and the implications for the medical profession in managing high-profile patients with complex health challenges.