A judge in Argentina has withdrawn from the trial concerning the medical team charged with negligent homicide in Diego Maradona's death. The prosecutor accused Judge Julieta Makintach of compromising her role by participating in a documentary. The trial scrutinizes the care given to Maradona after surgery, with accusations of reckless treatment leading to his heart attack. The medical staff contend Maradona declined further treatment. The trial's future hangs in the balance, pending a court decision on whether to appoint a new judge or restart proceedings entirely.
The trial of Diego Maradona's medical team is in jeopardy after Judge Julieta Makintach stepped down due to criticism about her participation in a documentary.
Prosecutors allege that the medical staff’s negligence could have prevented Maradona’s death, characterizing the care provided as reckless and deficient.
Maradona's medical team, facing allegations of negligent homicide, argue he refused further treatment and should have remained under care post-surgery.
The proceedings have raised questions about judicial conduct, particularly after the judge was accused of behaving like 'an actress' in light of her media appearances.
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