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Argentine judge Julieta Makintach removed over ethics violations in Maradona death case, leading to mistrial and new trial in March 2026.
Argentine judge Julieta Makintach was removed and banned from future judicial roles after a scandal led to the annulment of the trial over football legend Diego Maradona’s 2020 death.
She was found to have authorized unauthorized filming for a documentary while presiding, violating ethics rules.
Prosecutors accused her of bias and abuse of power, though she claimed she only gave a personal interview.
The original trial, which charged eight medical professionals with homicide over Maradona’s care, was declared a mistrial.
A new trial is set for March 17, 2026, with defendants facing potential prison sentences of 8 to 25 years.
La jueza argentina Julieta Makintach fue removida por violaciones de ética en el caso de la muerte de Maradona, lo que condujo a la anulación del juicio y a un nuevo juicio en marzo de 2026.