Overview

• Judge Julieta Makintach recused herself on May 27 after prosecutors presented footage of her starring in the ‘Divine Justice’ film about the case
• The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of gross negligence in Diego Maradona’s 2020 home convalescence is suspended indefinitely
• Defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent and prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years if convicted
• Maradona’s daughter Gianinna testified that her father was kept in a “dark, ugly and lonely” setting and that carers prioritized money over his welfare
• Judges Maximiliano Savarino and Veronica Di Tomasso are expected to rule on Thursday whether to resume the current proceedings or order a new trial