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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
On again: Maradona doctors' trial back on track after judges reject impartiality claim
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 7 — Judges appointed to try the medical team of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona over his death rejected on Wednesday a request by the defense for two of the judicial panel to be recused. The first trial into Maradona's 2020 death collapsed in May after one of the judges was sensationally revealed to have taken part in a clandestine documentary about the trial. A new three-judge bench was appointed in July to conduct a fresh trial. Lawyers for Maradona's personal physician, Leopoldo Luque, one of seven people charged with culpable homicide over the star's death, had asked for two judges to be removed from the case, saying they feared they would 'not be impartial.' The judges rejected the request, saying it was based on 'conjecture' and 'speculation.' No date has yet been set for the new trial. Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest ever players, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema – a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs – two weeks after going under the knife. His medical team was put on trial over the conditions of his home convalescence, which prosecutors described as grossly negligent. They risk prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted of 'homicide with possible intent,' or pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to his death. — AFP
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:
