Masseur alleges Maradona was bedridden before death as seven doctors face negligence trial

Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial in Argentina since mid‑April on charges of possible negligence. The defendants, who include doctors, nurses and a medical technician, are being tried before a criminal court in Buenos Aires for alleged failures in the care of patients at a public hospital earlier this year.

Prosecutors allege that the professionals did not follow established medical protocols, resulting in preventable complications for several patients. The trial, which began on 15 April, examines evidence such as medical records, expert testimony and witness statements. If convicted, the accused could face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, reflecting Argentina’s legal framework for medical malpractice. The court is expected to deliver its verdict in the coming weeks.