Maradona’s Doctor Was Made ‘Scapegoat’ For His Death, Lawyer Tells Court
Channels Television's headline. Reported by Channels Television, Al Jazeera English, Vanguard, Buenos Aires Times, The Sun Nigeria.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Al Jazeera English, a lawyer for Leopoldo Luque told an Argentinian court that his client was made a scapegoat for Diego Maradona's death. Channels Television and Vanguard reported the same defence in closing arguments, with Vanguard saying the case concerns the 2020 death. The Buenos Aires Times reported that seven healthcare professionals are on trial and that prosecutors seek sentences of four to 12 years for six of them. The Sun Nigeria reported that the doctor denies negligence. Al Jazeera English and Channels Television both said prosecutors requested a 12-year sentence for Luque. The sources do not describe a verdict.
Key points
- Al Jazeera English reported that prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Leopoldo Luque.
- Channels Television described Luque as a neurosurgeon considered a key decision-maker for Maradona at the time of his death.
- Vanguard reported that Luque's lawyer said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent.
- The Buenos Aires Times reported that seven healthcare professionals are in the dock over negligence charges.
- The Sun Nigeria reported that the doctor denies responsibility for Maradona's death.
What we know
- Seven healthcare professionals who treated Diego Maradona are on trial, according to the Buenos Aires Times.
- Prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Leopoldo Luque, according to Al Jazeera English and Channels Television.
- Luque's defence lawyer told the court in closing arguments that his client was made a scapegoat, according to Vanguard and others.
- The Sun Nigeria reported that the doctor denies responsibility for Maradona's death.
Sources differ: The Buenos Aires Times reports sentences of four to 12 years for six accused, while Al Jazeera English and Channels Television report only the 12-year request for Luque.
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Maradona’s Doctor Was Made ‘Scapegoat’ For His Death, Lawyer Tells Court. According to Al Jazeera English, a lawyer for Leopoldo Luque told an Argentinian court that his client was made a scapegoat for Diego Maradona's death. Channels Television and Vanguard reported the same defence in closing arguments, with Vanguard saying the case concerns the 2020 death. The Buenos Aires Times reported that seven healthcare professionals are on trial and that prosecutors seek sentences of four to 12 years for six of them. The Sun Nigeria reported that the doctor denies negligence. Al Jazeera English and Channels Television both said prosecutors requested a 12-year sentence for Luque. The sources do not describe a verdict. Covered by 5 publications. Channels Television: Maradona’s Doctor Was Made ‘Scapegoat’ For His Death, Lawyer Tells Court. Al Jazeera English: Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told. Vanguard: Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told. Buenos Aires Times: Maradona’s doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told. The Sun Nigeria: Maradona’s death: Doctor denies negligence, says he was made ‘scapegoat’.
Who is covering it
- Channels Television Nigeria Maradona’s Doctor Was Made ‘Scapegoat’ For His Death, Lawyer Tells Court Prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Luque, a neurosurgeon considered a key decision-maker for Maradona at the time of his death. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told Prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Leopoldo Luque, one of seven healthcare professionals on trial. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Vanguard Nigeria Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat." 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Buenos Aires Times Argentina Maradona’s doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told Defence lawyers defend clients against negligence charges as trial nears climax; Seven healthcare professionals who treated and cared for late star in dock, with prosecutors seeking sentences of between four and 12 years in jail for six of the accused. Leer más 22 Oct · Tier 3
- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Maradona’s death: Doctor denies negligence, says he was made ‘scapegoat’ The doctor who treated late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has denied responsibility for his death, describing himself as a “scapegoat” as his defence team presented its closing arguments in court. 22 Oct · Tier 3
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