Judicial Overreach Delays Justice in Maradona Death Case: Courts Reject Legitimate Challenges

In Buenos Aires, a critical judicial hearing on the retrial of Diego Armando Maradona’s death concluded with the court dismissing nullity requests from three defendants, paving the way for a trial scheduled to begin on March 17, 2026. But behind these procedural developments lies a troubling portrait of judicial overreach and possible obstruction of due process. How Long Will Argentina’s Courts Delay Accountability? The tribunal overseeing this high-profile case rejected motions from the defense teams representing neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and Swiss Medical coordinator Nancy Forlini—members of Maradona’s healthcare team accused of negligence leading to his premature death....