The judge in the “Diego Maradona Murder” case resigns amid scandal
A judge from the team of legal officials handling the “Diego Maradona Murder” case resigned last Tuesday. The case involves seven members of Diego Maradona’s medical team, who are accused of involuntary manslaughter in the football star’s death in 2020.
Judge Julieta Makhintach stepped down from the case after a video surfaced, showing her being seemingly interviewed by a film crew as part of a documentary, according to https://xrust.ru/. The meeting reportedly took place in the corridor of the Buenos Aires courthouse and in her office. Court regulations prohibit such interviews involving a judge during an ongoing trial.
Following this, the trial concerning Maradona’s death was postponed until Thursday to decide on further actions.
The trial began on March 11 in a country where the World Cup winner is revered as a national icon. The accused deny intentionally causing the footballer’s death. If found guilty, they could face prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years.
What will happen with the trial remains uncertain, the press laments. The most likely scenario is that proceedings will resume at the end of the year when a new judge is appointed.
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