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Doctor seeks acquittal in Maradona death trial closing arguments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Doctor seeks acquittal in Maradona death trial closing arguments

Summary

In the trial concerning the 2020 death of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona, defense attorney Roberto Rallin argued for the acquittal of doctor Leopoldo Luque, insisting he is innocent and a "scapegoat." Luque faces charges linked to Maradona's death, which prosecutors claim was foreseeable. The defense asserts that Maradona's fatal heart attack was unpredictable. The prosecution is seeking a 12-year prison sentence for Luque. Closing arguments from the defense are expected to continue until Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Leopoldo Luque is on trial over Maradona's death in November 2020.
•Defense claims Luque has been unfairly targeted as a scapegoat.
•Prosecutors request a 12-year sentence, citing negligence.
•Defense argues Maradona's heart attack was acute and unpredictable.
•Trial includes seven healthcare professionals, with varying sentences suggested.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Defense in Maradona death trial seeks acquittal of doctor

What they're saying

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A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, declared in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat.""Leopoldo Luque has been the scapegoat."
— Yahoo Sports

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