Trial of Health Workers in Maradona Case Postponed Again

The trial of eight health workers charged with 'homicide by negligence' over Diego Maradona's death has been postponed to March, Argentine media reported. Originally set for June and rescheduled to October, the trial now begins on March 11. Charges involve doctors and nurses; sentences range from 8 to 25 years.

The trial of eight health workers charged with 'homicide by negligence' in connection with Diego Maradona's death has been postponed again, Argentine media reported on Thursday. Originally scheduled for June and rescheduled for October, the trial will now commence on March 11, as decreed by a court in San Isidro.

The football icon, who brought Argentina its second World Cup title in 1986, passed away at age 60 in November 2020 due to heart failure, days after undergoing brain surgery. The delay follows a request from three of the defendants, marking the second postponement of the trial.

The accused include Maradona's neurosurgeon, psychologist, psychiatrist, and nurses, all facing potential prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years. The high-profile case continues to stir significant public and media interest globally.

(With inputs from agencies.)