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Leopoldo Luque attacked a reporter after the trial for Maradona's death was annulled.

The neurosurgeon reacted violently, snatched the microphone from the Desayuno Americano reporter, and took it away

On May 30, Leopoldo Luque, known for having been Diego Maradona's personal physician, was involved in a violent incident with a journalist. The incident occurred shortly after the trial for the death of the former footballer was declared null.

Luque, who is under investigation in the case analyzing whether there was malpractice in the days leading up to Maradona's death, reacted furiously to the presence of a reporter at the door of his house.

Tension at the door: a confrontation that escalated

Bruno, the reporter for the program Desayuno Americano (América), tried to obtain a statement from the neurosurgeon after the court ruling. However, he received insults and threats from Luque.

"I'm telling you nicely, don't come here to bother me," the doctor warned him, visibly upset, before entering his home. The scene was captured by the cameras of the program hosted by Pamela David.

Luque, increasingly agitated, insisted that he would not speak. "Not at my house. My children are here," he said while aggressively pointing at the journalist, angrily repeating that he should not come closer.

Threat and physical aggression against the reporter

In the midst of the argument, Bruno asked him about the recent suspension of the trial. "I'm not bothering you," he replied calmly, trying to deescalate the situation.

A gray-haired, bearded man is behind a gate while interacting with another person; the Desayuno Americano logo appears in the center of the image.
Leopoldo Luque, through the bars, violently snatches the microphone from the reporter | Redacción

However, Luque's response was violent:  "If you put the microphone up, I'll rip it out." Immediately afterward, the doctor snatched the device from the reporter's hand and forcibly took him into his house.

Pamela David, live on Desayuno Americano, expressed her outrage:  "Bruno experienced a horrible moment."

The scene caused strong condemnation on social media, where many pointed out that the neurosurgeon's actions were excessive and concerning, especially given that he is a public figure involved in a high-profile case.

For now, neither Luque nor his lawyers have offered statements about the attack. Meanwhile, the investigation into Diego Maradona's death continues to generate tension and media impact.

Leopoldo Luque agrede a un cronista de América.

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