Maradona death trial: defense seeks acquittal, argues scapegoating

In the ongoing trial over Diego Maradona's 2020 death, defense lawyer Francisco Oneto argued for the acquittal of neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, claiming that convicting him would be 'condemning an innocent person to honor an idol.' The plea highlights the defense's strategy to frame the prosecution as driven by public sentiment rather than evidence. The outcome remains uncertain, with the court yet to rule.