Verdict for Maradona death trial set for December 22

The verdict in the trial concerning Diego Maradona's death will be announced on December 22. Seven healthcare professionals are accused of negligence, with the main defendant, Dr. Leopoldo Luque, claiming innocence. Maradona died in November 2020 from heart failure and pulmonary edema. The trial included over 70 witnesses, with prosecutors seeking prison sentences for the defendants. Luque's defense argued he is a scapegoat, emphasizing the lack of medical equipment at Maradona's home. Experts testified that caretakers ignored critical warning signs before his death.