Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years

Prosecutors in Argentina have requested 12-year prison sentences for seven medical professionals currently on trial for the death of football icon Diego Maradona. The legal proceedings center on the medical care provided to the athlete, who passed away in 2020. The defendants, which include doctors and nurses, face charges related to their roles in the events leading up to his death. The trial seeks to determine whether the medical team’s actions constituted criminal negligence, a case that has drawn significant attention due to Maradona's status as a national hero in Argentina.