Key testimony in the trial for Maradona’s death
Nancy Forlini, head of home care at Swiss Medical, disassociated herself this Tuesday from the accusations for the death of Diego Maradona in 2020. The administrative professional pointed out the neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque and the psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov as the star’s treating doctors.
Forlini is one of seven accused of simple homicide with possible intent, a crime that carries up to 25 years in prison. The former captain of the Argentine national team died at the age of 60 from a heart attack during his home stay, after surgery for a subdural hematoma.
“The treating doctors did not ask for complex supplies or equipment, on the contrary,” declared Forlini, who stated that his function was to authorize the requested benefits.
The accused assured that, since it was a “VIP patient”, any request would have been authorized. He added that neither Luque nor Cosachov requested a permanent clinical doctor in Maradona’s house.
Cross claims between the accused
Forlini maintained that on November 12, 2020, Luque requested only one weekly medical visit as a consultation. Regarding Cosachov, he said that he had indicated “laxity in giving medication on a strict schedule and taking vital signs once or twice a day.” Days ago, Cosachov questioned Swiss Medical for not complying with his instructions, such as having a clinical doctor, neurologist and ambulance.
Relatives and doctors had already indicated that the house lacked adequate equipment, ambulance and sanitary conditions. A medical board in 2021 determined that the team ignored signs of cardiovascular risk: Maradona suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy that caused heart failure.
In addition to Forlini, Luque and Cosachov, the psychologist Carlos Díaz, the doctor Pedro Di Spagna, the nursing representative Mariano Perroni and the nurse Ricardo Almirón are accused. They all deny negligence.
