Argentina’s Maradona trial takes dramatic turn as doctor denies responsibility: Video
The trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona has taken a dramatic twist in Argentina.
Leopoldo Luque told the court in Buenos Aires that he was not responsible for the death of Diego Armando Maradona, offering surprise testimony that interrupted scheduled hearings. The case centres on whether medical negligence contributed to Maradona’s death in November 2020, when he was found at home recovering from surgery, with heart failure later confirmed as the cause. Prosecutors argue the care he received was inadequate, while the defence maintains the medical team acted appropriately. Luque’s statement has added new tension to proceedings, as lawyers debate conflicting accounts of his role in the decision to treat the football icon at home rather than in a medical facility.
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