Argentina began a long -awaited trial on Tuesday from the medical team of football star Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, in a case that caused emotions in the country of South America where the World Cup winner is still respected.
The family and the accused arrived at the court on the outskirts of the capital, Buenos Aires. Maradona nurses, brain wounds and psychiatrist are among those accused of murder of neglect.
Outside the San Isidro Court, the fans held banners with the “Justice for D10s” message, using a title based on Maradona’s shirt number and the Spanish word to God.
Maradona is one of the greatest football players ever.
Seven members of the court’s medical team are scheduled to continue in a trial. The eighth member faces a trial by the jury in July.
Maradona died at home in November 2020 from heart failure at the age of 60 while recovering from surgery to remove a blood clot a few days ago. His medical team rejects the concerns of “simple killing with a final intention” in the treatment of the former Boca player and the Napoli player.
If they are convicted, they may face the prison sentence ranging from eight and 25 years.
The death of Maradona shook the nation of South America, as it was evident to the leadership of Argentina to the glory of the World Cup in 1986, which prompted the flow of sadness and informing the fingers on those who were blaming after the battle of Maradona, which lasted years ago with drug addiction and health.
More than 100 testimonies are to be submitted to the three judges court, from family members and doctors to friends and journalists. The prosecutors on the first day of the trial will read the indictment.
Investigators classified the case in 2021 as a deadly murder, which is a crime similar to unintentional murder, because they decided that the accused was aware of the seriousness of Maradona’s health and failed to take the necessary measures to save him.
“There are more than sufficient elements to prove that Diego has not been treated properly,” said Mario Bodri, a lawyer for one of Maradona’s sons who submitted the case to the reporters.
The lawyer added: “Justice was accused of killing with a final intent. Let us hope that justice will take place, and this is what we all want,” the lawyer added.
Among those who suffer from experiment, including Agustina Cosachov, Leopoldo Lock neurosurgery, Self -Psychological Carlos Carlos Diaz, Dr. Nancy Edith Vorlini, nurse Ricardo Almeiron, chief nurse Mariano Ariel Peroni, and clinical doctor Pedro Pablo de Spagna.
Local media reported that the eighth defendant, nurse Dahna Madrid, will be tried separately in July.