Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22

The verdict in the trial over Diego Maradona’s death will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday after six months of hearings. The seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence made brief final statements; Maradona’s daughter Dalma said she hoped her father would receive justice, while his primary doctor, Leopoldo Luque, declared himself innocent. Maradona died at 60 of heart failure coupled with pulmonary oedema and was found dead in his bed in Tigre on November 25, 2020. Prosecutors are seeking prison terms of four to 12 years for six of the seven defendants, including 12 years for Luque.