Diego Maradona's Doctor "Not In Charge" Of Icon's Final Days: Lawyer
Diego Maradona's Doctor "Not In Charge" Of Icon's Final Days: Lawyer
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, 39, appeared before Buenos Aires prosecutors to answer to claims that he and other caregivers had neglected Diego Maradona in his final days, precipitating his death.
Diego Maradona, 60, was found dead in bed last November. (File)
Buenos Aires:
Diego Maradona's personal physician denied through his lawyer Monday any responsibility for the football icon's death, in which he and six other health care workers are being investigated for manslaughter, and requested a new medical board be assigned to the case.