Prosecutors accuse Maradona's home medical team of chaotic neglect in death trial

During the ongoing trial concerning Diego Maradona's death, prosecutors argued that the medical team responsible for his home care in Tigre displayed a near-anarchic level of disorganization. Patricio Ferrari, the chief prosecutor, asserted that the group of health workers repeatedly failed to recognize the complexity of Maradona's condition, increasing the risk beyond acceptable limits. Seven practitioners—among them a physician, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and nursing staff—have been on trial since April for possible fatal negligence, each facing a potential sentence of up to 25 years.

The hearing, held in a San Isidro courtroom, featured the presence of Maradona's daughters and is slated to run for about two weeks, after which the verdict will be deliberated. The case centers on the decision to keep Maradona at a rented residence rather than a specialized care center and on the inadequate medical equipment and monitoring that characterized his final days.