The trial concerning Diego Maradona's medical team could be invalidated as Judge Julieta Makintach stepped down after being implicated in an influence-peddling scandal linked to her participation in a documentary. The case was adjourned following police raids that revealed her alleged misconduct. Both the defense and prosecution agreed to her removal, asserting it undermined judicial impartiality. The trial involves seven medical professionals accused of negligent homicide regarding Maradona's death in November 2020 due to cardiac arrest, after years of addiction struggles. A decision on the trial's future is expected shortly.
Julieta Makintach recused herself after being accused of violating impartiality rules due to her involvement in a documentary about the high-profile case regarding Maradona's death.
The prosecution and defense agreed that Makintach's participation in the 'Divine Justice' miniseries compromised her impartiality, leading to her stepping down from the case.
Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari harshly criticized Makintach's actions, stating she was 'behaving like an actress and not a judge,' exacerbating concerns about the trial's integrity.
The trial against seven members of Diego Maradona's medical team revolves around allegations of negligent homicide following the footballer's death in November 2020.
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