New Trial for Doctors in Diego Maradona's Death

Introduction

A new court case started in Argentina. Judges want to know if doctors made mistakes when Diego Maradona died.

Main Body

Seven doctors and health workers are in the trial. One doctor is Leopoldo Luque. The court says they knew Maradona was sick. But they did not help him enough. If they are guilty, they may go to prison for 8 to 25 years. Maradona had surgery in November 2020. He went home to rest. Then, his heart stopped and he died. Many experts say the care at home was bad. They say Maradona could live if he stayed in a hospital. The doctors say they are not criminals. They say Maradona had many health problems for a long time. They also say he drank too much alcohol. This is a second trial. The first trial stopped because the judge left. Now, three new judges are in charge. About 100 people will talk in court. Maradona's daughters will also speak.

Conclusion

The trial is happening now in San Isidro. The judges will give their answer in early June.

Vocabulary Learning

guilty
Having done something wrong or a crime.有罪的
Example:If they are guilty, they will go to prison.
in charge
To be the person who controls or is responsible for something.負責/掌管
Example:The judges are in charge of the court case.
mistakes
Something that is not correct.錯誤
Example:The doctors made mistakes during the surgery.
surgery
Medical work to fix a part of the body.手術
Example:The doctor performed surgery on Maradona's heart.
trial
A formal meeting in a court to decide if someone is guilty.審判/法庭審理
Example:The court case is about the doctors.