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Dalma and Gianinna Maradona Testify as Jury Weighs Removal of Judge Over Trial Documentary

The panel is considering Julieta Makintach’s ouster after the Maradona death trial was annulled because a documentary was filmed under her watch.

Overview

  • Dalma and Gianinna Maradona appeared in La Plata on Wednesday after postponing their testimony, adding accounts to the inquiry into the judge’s conduct.
  • On Tuesday, Makintach expanded her testimony, said filming was not clandestine and tied to a friend’s project, and filed a criminal complaint alleging false testimony by Judge Maximiliano Savarino.
  • Savarino told the jury that Makintach deceived the tribunal, said the filming had no authorization, and recalled explicit courtroom orders prohibiting recording.
  • Published WhatsApp messages show Makintach discussed a camera with fellow TOC N°3 judges and referenced Supreme Court communications, complicating claims that colleagues were unaware.
  • The jury heard from production-linked witnesses and is moving toward closing arguments, with a decision on removal expected within five business days after hearings conclude; charges include mal desempeño, bribery, abuse of authority, and misuse of public resources.