Maradona's autopsy: the football legend died in agony, after 12 hours of agony
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Experts announced the results of the autopsy of Diego Maradona, who died of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest after 12 hours of agony. The trial of doctors is ongoing in Argentina.

Forensic experts have announced the results of Diego Maradona's autopsy amid a trial in which 7 doctors and nurses are accused of involuntary manslaughter.
UNN reports with reference to La Nación and Infobae.
Maradona died after a long agony
The results of the autopsy were announced for the first time during the trial into the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona.
Before the forensic experts testified, those present were warned that powerful images would be displayed. After that, Maradona's daughter left the hall.
According to the conclusion, Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020 due to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Acute pulmonary edema was also determined to be the cause of death.

Diego Armando Maradona suffered up to 12 hours of agony before his death as fluid accumulated in his abdominal cavity and lungs.
Maradona's doctors are on trial in Argentina
Four years after Maradona's death, a trial of seven doctors and nurses who treated him has begun in Argentina. According to the investigation, huge mistakes were made in the care of the 1986 world champion, who had serious health problems.

The prosecutor's office has accused Maradona's personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, and his psychiatrist of involuntary manslaughter.
All defendants deny the charges. If found guilty, they face up to 25 years in prison.
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