Maradona Death Retrial Ordered After TV Cameras Sink First Case
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A new trial will begin for the medical team accused of neglecting football legend Diego Maradona. The retrial was ordered after the original case collapsed due to a procedural error.
The first trial involved several doctors and nurses. They faced charges of criminal negligence in Maradona's 2020 death. Prosecutors argued they failed to properly care for the star.
That trial was halted after the presiding judge allowed television cameras into the courtroom. An appeals court ruled this violated the rights of the defendants, forcing a complete restart.
The new proceedings will re-examine whether the medical team bears criminal responsibility. Maradona died at age 60 while recovering from brain surgery.