A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona.

The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot.

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The eight people include neurosurgeon Leopold Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz who treated the late World Cup star.

Although no date has been set reports said medical experts had concluded that the treatment was full of "deficiencies and irregularities" and that the football star was allegedly abandoned "to his fate".

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Reports claim the medical team risks sentences up to eight to 25 years in prison.&nbsp;Maradona's two children had complained against neurosurgeon Leopold Luque.

Maradona's sudden death had plunged Argentina into days of national mourning and shocked his fans worldwide. The football legend was responsible for Argentina's stupendous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986 and was a star player for Boca Juniors and later for Napoli.

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A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect.

A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot. Also Read: Maradona's tribute plane unveiled, set to fly for Qatar World Cup The eight people include neurosurgeon Leopold Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz who treated the late World Cup star. Although no date has been set reports said medical experts had concluded that the treatment was full of "deficiencies and irregularities" and that the football star was allegedly abandoned "to his fate". Watch: Fans paid tribute to soccer star Maradona on his first death anniversary Reports claim the medical team risks sentences up to eight to 25 years in prison. Maradona's two children had complained against neurosurgeon Leopold Luque. Maradona's sudden death had plunged Argentina into days of national mourning and shocked his fans worldwide. The football legend was responsible for Argentina's stupendous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986 and was a star player for Boca Juniors and later for Napoli. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Diego Maradona's medical staff face trial over his death

Seven people have been placed under formal investigation for manslaughter in Argentina over the November death of footballing legend Diego Maradona, AFP has learned from a judicial source.

The accused -- who include Maradona's neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz -- potentially face eight to 25 years in prison.

The indictment is based on findings by a board of experts into Maradona's death from a heart attack last year, a source from the San Isidro Attorney General's Office, which is leading the investigation, said Wednesday.

That report concluded that the footballing icon received inadequate medical care and was left to his fate for a "prolonged, agonizing period" before his death, which came just weeks after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot.

"After so many injustices, the case has come full circle," the source told AFP.&nbsp;

The accused are prohibited from leaving the country and must appear ahead of an inquiry between May 31 and June 14.

The legal proceedings were prompted by a complaint filed by two of Maradona's five daughters against Luque, who they blamed for their father's deteriorating condition after the brain surgery.

Prosecutors believe Maradona's death was not the result of malpractice or negligent actions of his doctors, but that they knew the former soccer star would die and did nothing to prevent it.

The prosecutors obtained a series of messages and audio that show that the medical team were aware that Maradona was using alcohol, psychiatric medication and marijuana in the last months of his life.

Among the conclusions of the report, the medical board said that "the signs of life risk" shown by the former Napoli and Barcelona star were ignored, and that his care in his final weeks was "plagued by deficiencies and irregularities".

The recriminations and accusations over Maradona's death are taking place alongside another case, over his disputed inheritance, involving his five children, his brothers and Matias Morla, his former lawyer.

Maradona is an idol to millions of Argentines after he inspired the South American country to only their second World Cup triumph in 1986.

Seven people have been placed under formal investigation for manslaughter in Argentina over the November death of footballing legend Diego Maradona, AFP has learned from a judicial source.

Seven people have been placed under formal investigation for manslaughter in Argentina over the November death of footballing legend Diego Maradona, AFP has learned from a judicial source. The accused -- who include Maradona's neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz -- potentially face eight to 25 years in prison. The indictment is based on findings by a board of experts into Maradona's death from a heart attack last year, a source from the San Isidro Attorney General's Office, which is leading the investigation, said Wednesday. That report concluded that the footballing icon received inadequate medical care and was left to his fate for a "prolonged, agonizing period" before his death, which came just weeks after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot. "After so many injustices, the case has come full circle," the source told AFP. The accused are prohibited from leaving the country and must appear ahead of an inquiry between May 31 and June 14. The legal proceedings were prompted by a complaint filed by two of Maradona's five daughters against Luque, who they blamed for their father's deteriorating condition after the brain surgery. Prosecutors believe Maradona's death was not the result of malpractice or negligent actions of his doctors, but that they knew the former soccer star would die and did nothing to prevent it. The prosecutors obtained a series of messages and audio that show that the medical team were aware that Maradona was using alcohol, psychiatric medication and marijuana in the last months of his life. Among the conclusions of the report, the medical board said that "the signs of life risk" shown by the former Napoli and Barcelona star were ignored, and that his care in his final weeks was "plagued by deficiencies and irregularities". The recriminations and accusations over Maradona's death are taking place alongside another case, over his disputed inheritance, involving his five children, his brothers and Matias Morla, his former lawyer. Maradona is an idol to millions of Argentines after he inspired the South American country to only their second World Cup triumph in 1986.

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