Maradona death trial suspended over evidence mix-up

The trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended on August 21, 2026, after defense lawyers claimed that kidney test results presented to the court belonged to Maradona's father, Diego Maradona, who died in 2015, rather than to the former player. Seven healthcare workers are accused of criminal negligence over the care Maradona received before his death in November 2020. The court, presided over by Judge Alberto Gaig, adjourned until August 27 to verify the origin of the medical evidence. The defense, represented by lawyers including Agustin Varela and Nicolas D Albora, argued that some tests dated back to 2015 when Maradona was not in Argentina. Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari denied that the mix-up jeopardized the case. If confirmed, the mix-up could discredit the medical commission that evaluated Maradona's care, potentially benefiting the defense. This is the second trial, as the first was annulled last year due to a judge's involvement in a clandestine documentary.