Questioning of Medical Team over Diego Maradona’s Death Delayed

The interrogation of a medical staff below formal investigation for manslaughter over the demise of footballing legend Diego Maradona in Argentina final 12 months has been delayed till June 14, AFP sources mentioned Friday. The seven members of Maradona’s medical staff had been attributable to be questioned by investigating judges on Monday, who would then determine whether or not fees must be introduced in opposition to them. If they’re charged and subsequently discovered responsible they might face between eight and 25 years in jail. The 60-year-old footballing icon died of a coronary heart assault in November 2020, simply weeks after present process mind surgical procedure on a blood clot.

Prosecutors consider Maradona’s demise was the consequence of malpractice or negligent actions by his medical doctors, which worsened his well being situation and resulted in his demise.

In May, an investigating professional medical panel concluded he was left to his destiny for a “extended, agonizing interval” before his death.

The legal proceedings were prompted by a complaint filed by two of Maradona’s five daughters against his neurosurgeon, Leopoldo Luque, who responded tearfully to the accusations, saying he did “everything he could, up to the impossible” for an “unmanageable” affected person.