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Jury Nears Decision on Judge Makintach as Prosecutors Urge Removal Over Maradona Trial Filming

Prosecutors pressed for her ouster in closing arguments, setting up a ruling on whether her involvement in a documentary that nullified the Maradona case amounts to misconduct.

Overview

  • During Thursday’s alegatos, the provincial Procuración, represented by fiscal Analía Duarte, asked the panel to destitute Julieta Makintach, accusing her of lying, manipulating the process and misusing public resources.
  • The proceeding entered its final phase with testimony from an ex‑student of Makintach and both sides’ closing arguments; the conjueces now have five days to deliberate, with a ruling expected as early as Tuesday.
  • The disciplinary case stems from the appearance of footage linked to the documentary “Justicia Divina,” shown in May, which triggered the annulment of the original trial into Diego Maradona’s death.
  • Gianinna Maradona testified that the judge swore to her there was no documentary, while producers said they filmed briefly before the trial and asserted the judge knew of the project.
  • Makintach denies wrongdoing, remains suspended after tendering her resignation, and faces a separate criminal investigation in San Isidro where prosecutors have imputed her on counts including passive bribery and breach of duties.