In a decision dated October 20, Judge Lopez delivered a judgment that exposed a stark void in Maradona’s case. The verdict revealed a shocking absence of evidence to substantiate Maradona’s claims. Crucially, Maradona failed to produce any financial records, leaving the judge to conclude that there was no evidence of Maradona ever possessing the funds his ex-wife was accused of stealing.
Celebrating a Decade-Long Battle’s Conclusion
The legal odyssey had its genesis in Maradona’s divorce from Villafañe in 2003. However, the allegations of financial misconduct surfaced a decade later when Maradona filed a lawsuit in December 2015. His claims centered on the purported misuse of funds to purchase properties in South Florida.
Maradona’s estate persevered with the lawsuit, despite his passing in 2020, ensuring the legal torch burned on. However, the verdict has now extinguished the allegations that cast shadows on Villafañe’s reputation.
