A new trial has commenced in Argentina to determine whether medical negligence led to the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
Seven members of the late player's medical team are currently facing charges in court. Prosecutors allege the group's actions or lack thereof contributed to the demise of the Argentine icon.
If convicted of the charges, the defendants could face prison terms of up to 25 years, according to aljazeera.com.
Allegations of negligence
The legal proceedings focus on the specific care provided to Maradona leading up to his passing. The prosecution aims to prove that the medical staff failed to meet standard protocols required for a patient in his condition.
Aljazeera.com reported that the trial seeks to hold the seven medical professionals accountable for their roles in the events surrounding his death. The court must now weigh the evidence of professional misconduct against the defense's arguments.
Legal teams for the accused are preparing to contest the claims of negligence. The trial remains one of the most high-profile criminal cases in Argentine sports history.
