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Impeachment Jury Sets Nov. 6 Start for Judge Julieta Makintach Over Maradona Documentary

The suspended San Isidro magistrate faces removal over allegations she promoted a for‑profit film project tied to the trial.

Overview

  • The Buenos Aires impeachment panel scheduled the oral hearing for November 6 at the provincial Senate annex, with Supreme Court justice Hilda Kogan presiding.
  • Parties received formal notices for the opening session, confirming a jury composed of legislators and bar‑appointed lawyers as outlined in the official convening order.
  • In the parallel criminal probe, San Isidro prosecutors impute Makintach for passive bribery, abuse of authority, breach of duties, embezzlement of public funds, and peculation of services.
  • Judge Esteban Rossignoli recently ordered the seizure of two office hard drives—a Hikvision unit and a Seagate Barracuda—for forensic analysis as potential key evidence.
  • Makintach remains suspended on 40% pay after the accusation was admitted unanimously, while her defense pursues nullity and recusation motions and alleges a planted video and judicial persecution.