Prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for medical team in Diego Maradona's death case

Updated 2026-10-09 · told from many outlets at once

Diego Maradona died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema. A trial over his death is entering its final stage, involving seven medical professionals who have been on trial since April.

• Diego Maradona died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema.
• Ferrari said the prosecutor requested 12 years in prison for Leopoldo Luque.
• The trial over Diego Maradona's death is entering its final stage.
• The prosecutor requested ten years of professional disqualification for the medical team members.
• Leopoldo Luque is accused of simple homicide with eventual intent.
• Prosecutors requested eight years in prison for Agustina Cosachov.

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