Argentine Court Declares Mistrial in Maradona Death Negligence Case

An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the case against seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona after one of the three judges, Julieta Makintach, recused herself due to her involvement in a controversial documentary about the case. Her participation in the miniseries 'Divine Justice' raised concerns about impartiality, leading to accusations of ethics violations and forcing the court to restart the trial from scratch with a new panel of judges. The trial, which had been ongoing for over two months with more than 40 witnesses, will now be held anew, with no scheduled date announced. Maradona died in November 2020 from complications following brain surgery, and the trial scrutinized the medical care he received in his final days. The case has attracted significant national and international attention due to Maradona's status as a football icon. This development marks a significant setback and embarrassment for Argentina's judicial system.