Overview

• The Supreme Court of Buenos Aires Province suspended Judge Julieta Makintach for 90 days following allegations she participated in an unauthorized documentary about the Maradona trial.
• Makintach’s removal has paused the manslaughter case against seven medical professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s November 2020 death.
• The court is set to decide this Thursday whether to proceed with a replacement judge or start the proceedings anew.
• Prosecutors argue the defendants’ failure to provide adequate home care after Maradona’s brain surgery led to his fatal heart attack and lung edema.
• If convicted, the seven medical staff face prison terms of eight to 25 years, and Maradona’s family has accused them of prioritizing payment over his well-being.