Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Judge Resigns After Scandal Disrupts Maradona Death Trial
A judge involved in the trial related to Diego Maradona's death had to quit her job.
She was accused of doing something wrong that caused the trial to stop.
The trial was about whether Maradona's doctors did a good job caring for him before he died.
The judge's actions made the case unfair, so she decided to resign to fix the problem.
Now, the case is starting over with new judges.
Judge Julieta Makintach resigned after her involvement in a documentary led to the collapse of the Maradona trial.
The trial concerning the death of Diego Maradona was halted in May after two months of hearings.
Makintach's fellow judges accused her of causing prejudice to the proceedings.
A new three-judge bench has been appointed, but no new trial date is set.
Maradona died in November 2020, and seven medical professionals were on trial.
- Who
- Judge Julieta Makintach and seven medical professionals related to Diego Maradona's care.
- What
- Judge Julieta Makintach resigned, causing the collapse of the trial related to Diego Maradona's death.
- When
- Makintach resigned on Tuesday, June 25, 2025.
- Where
- Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Why
- Makintach's involvement in a secret documentary caused prejudice to the trial.
Accusers
Judge's View
Judge's Actions
Accusers
Judge Makintach caused prejudice to the trial proceedings.
Judge's View
Judge Makintach stated regret for her actions and resigned.
- Judge
- Julieta Makintach
- Event
- Maradona Trial Collapse
- Cause
- Involvement in a documentary
- Date of Death
- November 2020
- Professionals on Trial
- Seven medical professionals
- Potential Prison Terms
- Eight to 25 years