Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Judges Deny Defense Request to Recuse in Maradona Trial
The defense team tried to get two judges removed from the new trial about Diego Maradona's death, but the judges said no.
The defense thought the judges might be biased, but the court didn't agree.
This new trial is for Maradona's medical team who are charged with his death.
The first trial was stopped because a judge had a secret role in a documentary.
Maradona, a famous soccer player, died in 2020 from heart problems and lung issues after an operation.
If found guilty, his medical team may face imprisonment.
Defense's request to recuse two judges in the new Diego Maradona trial was denied.
The judges found the recusal request to be speculative.
The trial involves the medical team of the late Diego Maradona, facing charges related to his death.
The initial trial collapsed due to judicial issues, leading to the appointment of a new bench.
Maradona died in November 2020 at age 60 from heart failure and pulmonary edema.
- Who
- The defense team of the medical team of the late Diego Maradona requested to recuse two judges.
- What
- The request to recuse judges in the new Diego Maradona trial was denied.
- When
- The request was denied on August 07, 2025.
- Where
- Argentina
- Why
- The judges found the grounds for the request to be speculative.
Defense
Judges
Judge Impartiality
Defense
Defense requested recusal to ensure impartiality.
Judges
The judges considered the defense's request speculative.
- Event
- Diego Maradona trial
- Judges Recusal Request
- Denied
- Defendant
- Maradona's medical team
- Charges
- Culpable homicide
- Maradona's Death
- November 2020
- Cause of Death
- Heart failure and pulmonary edema