Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
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Notable Quotes
"Thank you for having existed, Diego. We're going to miss you all our lives."
— Alberto Fernandez , Politician
"Todos los imputados abandonaron a su suerte a Diego Armando Maradona, condenándolo a la muerte."
— Patricio Ferrari , Other
"Diego Maradona fue asesinado."
— Fernando Burlando , Other
Key People
Agustina Cosachov is a psychiatrist and member of Maradona's medical team on trial for negligence.
Alberto Fernandez is the President of Argentina who declared three days of national mourning following Maradona's death.
Carlos Díaz is the former defense minister of Peru who resigned over the fighter jet deal.
Dahiana Gisela Madrid is a former nurse of Diego Maradona who will stand in a separate trial.
Argentine football legend who was born in Villa Fiorito.
Diego Maradona was an Argentine footballer and manager, often hailed as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Fernando Burlando is an attorney representing Maradona's daughters in the trial.
Julieta Makintach is a judge who was involved in a scandal during Maradona's trial.
Leopoldo Luque is a medical adviser to Diego Maradona and one of the individuals accused in the retrial.
Patricio Ferrari is the prosecutor leading the case concerning Maradona's death.
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The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
A new trial has begun in Argentina to determine if Maradona’s medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020, after the previous trial collapsed due to judicial misconduct.
A new trial has commenced in Buenos Aires to determine if Diego Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in 2020, following the collapse of the previous trial due to judicial misconduct.
A new trial has begun in San Isidro, Argentina, with seven health professionals facing charges of homicide for allegedly neglecting Diego Maradona during his home recovery after brain surgery.
A new trial has begun in Argentina to determine if Maradona’s medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020, after the previous trial collapsed due to judicial misconduct.
A new trial has begun to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, following the collapse of the previous proceedings due to a judicial scandal.
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