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Maradona homicide: Eight carers to face trial in Argentina

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eight carers for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, including three personal doctors, two nurses and a psychiatrist, will face trial for “simple homicide” - taking life with intent, which carries a sentence of 8-25 years in prison - according to a ruling released Wednesday.

The team of carers stands accused of acting in an “inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner”. One lawyer for the defendants confirmed they would appeal, saying: “A guilty party is being sought at all costs and objectivity is being lost.”

The former soccer star, who was named as the FIFA Player of the Century . . .

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