In Argentina, prosecutors are seeking up to 12 years in prison for Maradona's doctors
Argentine prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to 12 years for eight medical professionals involved in the care of Diego Maradona. The defendants are charged with manslaughter following the soccer legend's death from heart failure in 2020.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of medical accountability and professional negligence in the treatment of high-profile public figures.
--> The Argentine prosecutor’s office is seeking prison terms of 4 to 12 years for eight medical professionals accused of causing the death of legendary soccer player Diego Maradona.
Prosecutors are seeking the harshest sentence—12 years in prison—for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque. They are seeking 10 years each for psychiatrist Agustín Kosachov and medical coordinator Nancy Forlini. The other defendants face prison terms ranging from 4 to 8 years.
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