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CTV News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Judge in Diego Maradona trial stands down following documentary scandal
A judge has resigned in the trial over the death of legendary footballer Diego Maradona, pictured here a few months before he died of heart CNN Newsource A judge has stepped down from the criminal proceedings regarding the death of Argentine football star Diego Armando Maradona. An Argentine court had removed the judge, Julieta Makintach, after one of the defendants in the Maradona trial requested her disqualification due to a possible lack of impartiality and for allegedly authorizing the filming of a documentary during court hearings. Makintach accepted the court's disqualification. In a previous hearing, she had stated that her brother is a partner at the production company mentioned in the case, but it had nothing to do with a potential documentary about Maradona. Makintach on Tuesday defended her conduct. 'My impartiality is not at stake. There is no suspicion of a lack of neutrality because there is nothing to suggest that. I regret this interruption of the debate. I hope we all seek a fair legal path,' she said. The development comes a week after the trial was suspended for seven days to analyze the possible relationship between the judge and production companies. The request for removal was filed by Julio Rivas, lawyer for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who is one of the people charged in the death of Maradona. Maradona, world-famous for scoring the goal that won Argentina the 1986 World Cup, died of heart failure in November 2020. Argentine prosecutors have accused eight medical staff of 'simple homicide' in the footballer's death. The trial for seven of the eight defendants began in March, with the eighth due to be tried by jury after the initial proceedings finish. The charges carry a possible sentence of eight to 25 years in prison.
BreakingNews.ie
27-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Judge in Maradona death negligence trial stands down over role in documentary
One of the three judges in the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings on Tuesday. Julieta Makintach had become embroiled in controversy for having participated in the making of a documentary about the case. Advertisement She withdrew from the San Isidro court handling the case after the prosecutor showed footage of a documentary that spans the first moments after the football star's death in 2020 to the start of the trial more than two months ago, in which the judge appears as one of its lead characters. Following Ms Makintach's resignation, the other two judges will have to decide how the case will proceed. Diego Maradona's daughter, Gianinna, attended the trial on Tuesday (Gustavo Garello/AP) The trial was suspended for a week after prosecutor Patricio Ferrari asked the court to review Ms Makintach's role in allegedly allowing the documentary to be filmed during the trial. Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of the star's death and one of the main defendants, had requested Ms Makintach's removal from the trial. Advertisement Mr Luque's lawyer, Julio Rivas, said he had been contacted by the BBC requesting an interview because they were making a documentary about the trial. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on November 25 2020 while undergoing home hospitalisation on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, days after undergoing surgery for a haematoma that had formed between his skull and brain. He was 60. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for allegedly failing to provide adequate care and could face a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Judge in Maradona homicide trial steps down after documentary controversy
One of the three judges in the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings on Tuesday after becoming embroiled in controversy for having taken part in the making of a documentary about the case. Advertisement Julieta Makintach withdrew from the San Isidro court handling the case after the prosecutor showed footage of a documentary that spans the first moments after the soccer star's death in 2020 to the start of the trial more than two months ago, in which the judge appears as one of its lead characters. Following Makintach's resignation, the other two judges will have to decide how the case will proceed. The trial was suspended for a week after prosecutor Patricio Ferrari asked the court to review Makintach's role in allegedly allowing the documentary to be filmed during the trial. 04:04 Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at age 60 Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at age 60 Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary doctor at the time of the star's death and one of the main defendants, had requested Makintach's removal from the trial.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Judge steps down in Diego Maradona trial after documentary controversy
By SERGIO FARELLA and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — One of the three judges in the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings Tuesday after becoming embroiled in controversy for having participated in the making of a documentary about the case. Julieta Makintach withdrew from the San Isidro court handling the case after the prosecutor showed footage of a documentary that spans the first moments after the soccer star's death in 2020 to the start of the trial more than two months ago, in which the judge appears as one of its lead characters. Following Makintach's resignation, the other two judges will have to decide how the case will proceed. The trial was suspended for a week after prosecutor Patricio Ferrari asked the court to review Makintach's role in allegedly allowing the documentary to be filmed during the trial. Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of the star's death and one of the main defendants, had requested Makintach's removal from the trial. Luque's lawyer, Julio Rivas, said he had been contacted by the BBC requesting an interview because they were making a documentary about the trial. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020 while undergoing home hospitalization on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, days after undergoing surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain. He was 60. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for allegedly failing to provide adequate care and could face a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Trial of Maradona's doctors is suspended after judge is accused of authorizing documentary
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona was suspended for a week on Tuesday after one of the judges was accused of being impartial and authorizing a documentary about the hearings. Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari made the request for a suspension and the trial will be halted until May 27 while the court reviews judge Julieta Makintach's role in allegedly allowing a documentary to be filmed during the trial. Makintach is one of three judges hearing the case and has denied any wrongdoing, but Ferrari argued that 'the situation compromises the prestige of the judiciary.' The attorneys representing Maradona's family had joined the prosecutor's request for a suspension. The lawyer for two of the former soccer player's daughters, Fernando Burlando, said the temporary halt would bring about 'serenity, thoroughness, and the continuation of the process.' Last week, the lawyer representing Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of his death and one of the main defendants, had requested Makintach's removal from the trial, arguing that the judge had demonstrated a lack of impartiality in the proceedings. Luque's lawyer, Julio Rivas, said he had been contacted by British broadcaster BBC requesting an interview because they were making a documentary about the trial. He added that he had received information that the production company involved in the documentary was associated with Juan Makintach, the judge's brother. Police said Friday they saw a camera in the courtroom, and a courtroom official said its presence was approved by Makintach. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020 while undergoing home hospitalization on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, days after undergoing surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain. He was 60. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for failing to provide adequate care and could face a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. ___ AP soccer:
