US EditionFuture of Maradona Death Trial in Doubt as Scandal-Hit Judge Steps Down
- A key judge, Julieta Makintach, stepped down on Tuesday from the trial over Diego Maradona's death in Buenos Aires.
- She stepped down amid controversy regarding her participation in a filmed project related to the trial, which raised questions about her impartiality and ethical conduct.
- Seven members of Maradona’s medical team are standing trial for allegedly providing inadequate care during his recovery at home following brain surgery, with prosecutors describing their conduct as severely negligent.
- Lawyer Mario Baudry said, "Everyone now feels that this trial is compromised," and called to "start over from scratch" pending court decision on Thursday.
- Makintach’s exit may lead to a new trial or restarting the case, reflecting serious doubts about the trial’s validity amid scandal and unauthorized courtroom recordings.
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Maradona death trial — Judge steps down after documentary controversy
One of the three judges overseeing the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings amid controversy over her participation in the making of a documentary about the case.
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