Argentina Retries Seven Health Professionals Over Diego Maradona's Death

A new trial over the death of Diego Maradona began nearly a year after the original proceedings were voided.

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Seven health care professionals are charged with negligent homicide.

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The first trial collapsed after Judge Makintach stepped down following unauthorized filming of a documentary.

Prosecutors argue the medical team knew home treatment was inadequate.

Defense attorneys contend no crime was committed.

The trial is expected to last until July.

Maradona's medical team is accused of failing to administer proper care.

A medical panel accused the team of acting in an inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner.

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He died of heart failure caused by acute pulmonary edema.

His daughters testified that Luque convinced them to continue care at a private home.

The house did not have emergency medical equipment.

Maradona's daughters are plaintiffs in the case and have remained very exhausted.

“- Published A retrial into the death of the football great Diego Maradona, who died aged 60 after suffering heart failure, starts on Tuesday”

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The family accuses the doctors of not providing necessary care.

President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning.

The trial has drawn intense media attention.

The first trial was annulled after Judge Makintach was removed.

More than 20 hearings were invalidated.

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The retrial is being heard by a newly appointed three-judge panel.

Defense attorneys argue Maradona's death was unavoidable.