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Prosecutors Seek Ouster of Judge Makintach Over Maradona Documentary With Verdict Tuesday

The scandal halted the Maradona death trial, raising acute concerns over judicial impartiality.

Overview

  • At closing arguments, fiscal Analía Duarte asked the La Plata jury to remove Julieta Makintach, alleging lies, bias and abuse of power tied to filming during the case.
  • The panel completed six hearings and scheduled the verdict reading for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Co-accusers, including the San Isidro Bar Association, urged not only destitution but permanent disqualification from public office.
  • Evidence outlined a March 9 entry to court with a camera, a makeup artist and a writer to record material for “Justicia Divina,” with references to a chapter titled “Justice and the Sentence.”
  • Gianinna Maradona testified the judge swore no documentary existed, while the defense denied wrongdoing, noted colleagues knew about the camera, and pointed to Makintach’s resignation and her false-testimony complaint against a fellow judge as separate criminal probes continue.