BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A defense lawyer involved in the case around the death in Argentina last year of soccer star Maradona slammed what he called a "trial by media" on Monday after the leak of a report last week alleged "deficient and reckless" behavior by the footballer's medical team. That report, shared with Reuters and other media outlets last week, is due to be presented to prosecutors in Buenos Aires on Monday. No charges have yet been brought in the case and the lawyer for Maradona's psychiatrist said selective leaking was undermining the legal process. "It would seem there is an intention to produce a trial by media, a trial prior to the delivery of justice, and that is not good at all." A lawyer for Maradona's son Dieguito said the report showed "criminal conduct" in the case, adding he would press for full accountability.

Source: The Star May 03, 2021 18:55 UTC