Diego Maradona death: Eight doctors, nurses to be tried for homicide in Argentina

The eight people who took care of Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide in Argentina.

The judge in charge of the case questioned the actions of each of the accused in the 236-page document.

Eight people, including doctors, nurses and a psychologist who cared for Maradona at the time of his death, are accused of simple homicide, a serious charge that means taking a life with intent.

The medical team of Maradona acted in an "inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner" according to the medical board.

The diminutive player nicknamed "Pelusa" for his long hair and "D10S" for his jersey number, battled drug and alcohol abuse for years, despite being considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

By the time of Maradona's death, he was powerless, according to a lawyer for one of his sons. Maradona passed away at the age of 60.

I said it was a murder when I saw the cause. He said he fought for a long time and here we are.

Argentine prosecutors ordered searches of properties of Maradona's doctor and others involved in his care after he died.

The defendants named in the ruling were Maradona's neurosurgeon and personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, as well as psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and their bosses.

They denied responsibility for Maradona's death. Lawyers for some of them requested the case be dismissed, according to the judge.

An attorney for Cosachov said they would appeal the decision and that the psychiatrist's area of care had nothing to do with Maradona's cause of death.

objectivity is being lost as a guilty party is being sought.

The defendants or the other lawyers were not reachable by the news agency.

A sentence of eight to 25 years in prison is the average for the crime of simple homicide in Argentina. The trial hasn't been set yet.