Tensions ran high during Thursday’s hearing as the physician who treated Diego Maradona in Cuba took the stand as a key witness
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Specialist Oscar Franco, who tended to Maradona shortly before his death, said he had recommended further testing
Forensic scientist Carlos Casinelli, the key witness in Thursday’s hearing, said the former footballer’s symptoms couldn’t have developed ‘in just one or two days’
Three forensic specialists testified Tuesday that the former star showed clear signs of prolonged agony, contradicting the defense’s account
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Verónica Ojeda said the people in charge of Maradona’s well-being also worsened his health issues
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The doctor who signed Argentine football superstar’s death certificate said ‘there was nothing to indicate that the patient was receiving home care’
Giannina Maradona, who testified for 5 hours, blamed the former star’s medical team for the decision to place him in home care
The football superstar’s main medical advisor, Leopoldo Luque, testified on Thursday and gave his version of the events that led to his demise
The new trial over the death of the Argentine football superstar started with opening statements by the prosecution, defense, and complainants