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Maradona Trial Paused as Judge's Impartiality Questioned

On May 21, 2025, judicial proceedings involving seven medical workers charged with malpractice in connection to Diego Maradona's death were temporarily halted in San Isidro.
The suspension followed defense lawyers' requests to recuse Judge Julieta Makintach over her alleged authorization of filming a documentary during the trial, raising impartiality concerns.
The trial examines the events around Maradona's home convalescence after brain surgery for a hematoma, focusing on alleged gross negligence by his seven-person medical team.
Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari described the pause as due to “an issue...of institutional gravity” and said the defendants face charges of “homicide with possible intent” carrying 8 to 25 years imprisonment.
Presiding Judge Maximiliano Savarino stated that the trial is set to continue on May 27, following a pause as the court examines Judge Makintach’s involvement amid the family's ongoing support for the suspension.

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Trial of Diego Maradona's Death Suspended: Scandal over the Lack of Impartiality of Judge Julieta Makintach and the Authorization of Non-Consensual Recordings for a Documentary. - Gateway Hispanic

The trial for the death of Diego Armando Maradona, an icon of world football, has been suspended for a week due to serious questions about Judge Julieta Makintach, a member of the Criminal Court of San Isidro No. 3. Who is Julieta Makintach, the judge at the center of the controversy over Maradona's trial The judge is in the eye of the storm due to her alleged authorization to film a documentary during the court proceedings.https://t.co/2LuHBbwC…

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