Alleged Malpractice Death Of Diego Maradona, Psychologist And 2 Nurses Examined

Diego Maradona (Photo: www.diegomaradonagroup.com)

JAKARTA - A psychologist and 2 nurses have been added to the investigation to determine if there was malpractice in the death of soccer star Diego Maradona.

No charges have been filed in the investigation into the death of the legendary Argentine striker who died in November after suffering heart failure.

The psychologist named is Carlos Díaz. She told CNN as reported Friday, February 12. "My job is for Diego to quit his addiction and in the midst of him dying. I would love to continue working with him. I don't blame myself for anything."

Gisela Madrid, one of the nurses being investigated for potential malpractice by the prosecution, also denied wrongdoing. His lawyer, Rodolfo Baqué, stated that the defendant was "not responsible".

Another nurse under investigation is named Ricardo Almirón, who did not respond to CNN's request for comment.

The trio are joined by neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who are already investigating the cause of Maradona's death. The investigation is being carried out by the Office of the Attorney General San Isidro, a suburb of Buenos Aires where Maradona lives.

Luque told the investigation he did not believe "had acted in a reckless or reckless manner, either with a lack of expertise or with a lack of observation" of his duties as a doctor.

Luque's lawyer, Julio Rivas, admitted the neurosurgeon had his documents with Maradona's fake signature, although he did not explain why.

CNN sources said the document with a forged signature allowed Luque to withdraw Maradona's medical records from the hospital where he underwent head surgery before he died.

Cosachov also rejected the false death charges. His lawyer Vadim Mischanchuk told CNN that "from a medical point of view he is acting in his best judgment."

Cosachov was also told he was being investigated for another possible crime, ideological lies. As a source with knowledge of the case explained to CNN, Cosachov will sign documents confirming that Maradona is in good health on October 20, a month before his death.

The prosecutor's office plans to order an interdisciplinary medical meeting in the next 15 days for experts to evaluate whether the football star's death was due to malpractice.

Maradona, who died at the age of 60, is considered one of the greatest players in football history. After his death, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced three days of national mourning, and his body was laid out in public respect at the Argentine presidential palace, Casa Rosada.