Seven individuals are under investigation in the case of the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona in November of last year, facing charges of premeditated murder, according to a judicial source reported by Agence France-Presse. The medical team that oversaw Maradona's health, including his personal neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agostina Cosachov, and psychologist Carlos Diaz, could face prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years if convicted.
A source from the San Isidro prosecutor's office, which leads the investigation, stated on Wednesday that the indictment is based on findings from an expert committee regarding Maradona's death from a heart attack last year. The report, published on May 1, concluded that Maradona did not receive adequate medical care and was "left to his fate" by his treating team before his death, resulting in "inappropriate treatment" that contributed to his slow death.
The 70-page report indicated that the medical committee, commissioned by the judiciary to investigate the last hours of the Argentine star, determined that Maradona "began to die at least 12 hours" before his death and experienced "a long period of suffering," following brain surgery due to a blood clot. Consequently, the accused are prohibited from leaving the country and must appear for investigation between May 31 and June 14. Two of Maradona's five daughters, Gianinna (31) and Jana (24), initiated the lawsuit, blaming Luque for their father's deteriorating health.
