Diego Maradona death trial suspended over disputed kidney test evidence
The trial concerning the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been suspended after claims that kidney test results presented as evidence belonged to Maradona's father, who died in 2015, rather than the football star. Seven healthcare workers face charges of criminal negligence related to Maradona's care before his death in November 2020 at age 60. This new trial, which began in April, was nearing its conclusion when the defense raised the issue of the disputed medical evidence. The court has adjourned hearings until August 27 to review the evidence. Maradona died from heart failure and acute pulmonary edema after brain clot surgery. His medical team denies providing inadequate care. A nephrologist testified that Maradona's kidney condition should have prompted daily medical checkups and monitoring. The prosecution maintains that the alleged evidence mix-up will not undermine their case, while a lawyer for one of the accused nurses denied seeking a mistrial, expressing a desire for the case to conclude. If confirmed, the evidence mix-up could discredit the medical commission that evaluated the circumstances of Maradona's death.
