Judge Ousted Over Maradona Docuseries Mistrial

Julieta Makintach, a judge involved in the negligence trial of Diego Maradona's medical team, was dismissed and disqualified from future judicial posts on Tuesday. Her removal stems from her undisclosed participation in a documentary series about the case, which led to the annulment of the trial. This development occurred as Maradona's medical staff stand accused of gross negligence in the soccer legend's convalescence following brain surgery.

The ongoing trial centers on the care Maradona received in his final days, with prosecutors arguing it was severely deficient. The defendants, including doctors and nurses, face potential prison sentences ranging from 8 to 25 years if found guilty of "homicide with possible intent." Their defense contends that Maradona refused further treatment and opted to recover at home against medical advice.

The core issue of the case has been the decision to allow Maradona to recuperate at his home with limited supervision rather than in a specialized medical facility. Judge Makintach's involvement in the documentary, revealed through footage despite her initial denials, was deemed a breach of ethics, prompting her removal and a halt to the proceedings.