Maradona's ex-bodyguard arrested for alleged lies in testimony at trial of late star's medical team
- Julio Cesar Coria, Diego Maradona's former bodyguard, was arrested for perjury in relation to the trial of seven medical professionals involved in Maradona's care during his final days.
- Coria had testified that he did not discuss Maradona's health with Doctor Leopoldo Luque before his death, contradicting WhatsApp messages that proved otherwise.
- The trial involves charges of homicide against the medical team, with prosecutors citing negligence leading to Maradona's death on November 25, 2020.
- Maradona passed away due to heart failure, amidst allegations of inadequate medical care during his final days.
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'Horror theater' surrounding Diego Maradona's death continues: bodyguard arrested after lying in court
A former bodyguard to Diego Maradona was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly committing perjury in court. Julio Coria left the courtroom in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro in handcuffs after judges ruled he had lied under oath.
Bodyguard Arrested For 'Contradictions' In Testimony At Diego Maradona Trial
A former bodyguard of Diego Maradona was arrested Tuesday for allegedly giving false testimony in the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence in the late football legend's medical care. Julio Coria left the courtroom in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro in handcuffs after judges ruled in favor of the prosecution's claim that he had lied under oath. Coria was present in the house were Maradona died under conditions …
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