Exam of Health Workers in Maradona’s Death Case Could Be Triggered

The exam of the health workers who treated the late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona shortly before his death could be triggered after a key judge resigned on Tuesday. Julieta Makintach withdrew after it became known that she took part in a documentary about the top-class case.

Background of the Case

The case was postponed last week after a number of police attacks that were accused of Makintach, 47, on Tuesday, to have violated the impartial rules, influence the impact on the pile and bribery over their role in the "Divine Justice" mini series. The public prosecutor and the defense supported Makintach’s distance from the case.

Why the Judge Stepped Back

On Tuesday, a trailer was played for the documentary on Tuesday, which would follow Makintach when she "reconstructs Maradona’s death and certain painful milestones in connection with the abandonment". Some of the film materials seemed to be recorded that were allegedly made out of the courtroom, which would represent a violation of the court rules. During the tense exchange, the prosecutor accused Makintach of acting "like an actress and not like a judge".

Future of the Case

The two remaining judges will probably announce on Thursday whether the process will continue or a new negotiation will be ordered.

The Examination

Diego Maradona, who was one of the best players in the world in 1986, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 60 in November 2020, while at home he recovered from a brain surgery for a blood clot. He had spent years to fight cocaine and alcohol dependencies. Seven members of his medical team are brought to trial due to the alleged negligent murder of the late football legend. The accused, all of whom contest the indictment, have between eight and 25 years in prison if they are found guilty.