Attorney Fernando Burlando requested the detention of a witness for alleged false testimony during the trial over the death of Diego Maradona.
The request highlights the intensifying legal battle between the Maradona heirs and medical professionals. The outcome of the trial will determine criminal responsibility for the death of the football icon, a case that has drawn global scrutiny.
Burlando, who represents Dalma and Gianinna Maradona, said to the press in Buenos Aires during the 16th hearing [2]. The proceedings took place between June 13 and 14, 2026 [1]. He sought the arrest of a witness to protect the interests of the Maradona sisters by challenging the credibility of the testimony provided in court.
“Exijo la detención de la testigo por falso testimonio,” Burlando said [1].
The legal tension coincided with the expected testimony of witness Matías Morla. While some reports indicated Burlando spoke shortly before Morla was to give his statement [1], other accounts suggested Morla had already testified in a previous session [2].
The current judicial process began on April 14, 2026 [4]. It involves a complex web of medical negligence allegations, with seven health professionals currently indicted in the case [1]. The court is managing a high volume of evidence and testimony, with an estimated 100 witnesses expected to testify by July [3].
Burlando said to the press that the defense of the daughters remains firm [2]. The proceedings continue in a Buenos Aires federal court, where the judge must weigh the conflicting statements of the defendants and witnesses to establish the cause of death and any associated malpractice.
““Exijo la detención de la testigo por falso testimonio,” Fernando Burlando said.”
The request for witness detention underscores the high stakes and volatility of the Maradona trial, where the credibility of testimony is as contested as the medical evidence. With seven professionals indicted and nearly 100 witnesses expected, the court is navigating a case where personal animosities and professional reputations intersect, making the verification of facts central to the final verdict.
