The trial of eight health workers charged with “homicide by negligence” over the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed again, this time from October to March 2024.
A court in San Isidro, a town near Buenos Aires, granted the request of three of the eight defendants to push back the trial for a second time. The trial was initially scheduled for June 4th and then moved to October 1st.
The Argentine newspaper La Nacion reports that the proceedings will now begin on March 11th.
The footballing legend, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, died in November 2020 at the age of 60. His death was attributed to heart failure, occurring days after he underwent brain surgery.
Among those charged in connection with Maradona’s death are his neurosurgeon, psychologist, psychiatrist, and nurses. They face potential prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years if found guilty.
The trial is expected to focus on whether these medical professionals provided Maradona with adequate care and whether their actions contributed to his untimely death. The postponement will allow more time for evidence to be gathered and analyzed.
