The trial over the death of Argentine football star Diego Maradona hit another roadblock on Thursday, as questions over the validity of a witness’s testimony and evidence sparked debates that could affect the continuation of the proceedings.

It all comes from Mariana Flichman’s testimony on May 29. She is the medical examiner who prepared Maradona’s discharge papers from the Olivos Clinic, where he underwent surgery to remove a hematoma from his head. 

Prosecutors argued that the revelation that Flichman also worked — and continues to work — for the private health insurer responsible for Maradona’s home care “undermines her credibility.”

“Flichman has acted both as an expert witness and as an interested party in the case, and has sought to influence the testimony of other witnesses,” prosecutor Patricio Ferrari said........

© Buenos Aires Herald