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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trial Begins Over Maradona's Death as Fans Demand Justice
Caption: Trial Begins Over Maradona’s Death as Fans Demand Justice. Supporters of Diego Maradona gathered outside the courthouse, singing and waving flags as the long-awaited trial into his death finally began after multiple delays. The trial will determine if the medical team that cared for Maradona acted negligently, leading to his death in November 2020. Seven defendants face charges of simple homicide with eventual intent. The football legend died at home just 14 days after brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. Prosecutors argue his home care was dangerously inadequate. With more than 100 witnesses still set to testify, legal experts predict the trial will continue until July. An eighth defendant will face a jury trial afterward. Dalma, Giannina, Jana, Diego, and Diego Fernando Maradona are plaintiffs in the case, seeking justice for their father’s death. Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and others on trial deny wrongdoing. Lawyers argue they provided proper care. Supporters yelled “murderer” as the accused arrived, while Maradona’s former partner, Verónica Ojeda, visibly emotional, thanked those demanding justice. In opening statements, prosecutor Ferrari called Maradona’s home hospitalization “calamitous” and accused the medical team of failing their duties. The case raises major questions about medical accountability, with potential prison sentences of 8 to 25 years if the defendants are convicted. With Argentina watching closely, the trial is expected to reveal crucial details about the football icon’s final days and whether his death could have been prevented. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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