An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the case against seven health professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death, citing one judge's questionable conduct linked to a documentary series about the case. This decision necessitates a new trial, with no specified date. The prosecutor's claim highlighted ethical violations by Judge Julieta Makintach, who resigned amid significant public scrutiny. Judge Maximiliano Savarino noted that her impartiality was compromised, necessitating a fresh evaluation of all prior proceedings since the trial's start on March 11, drawing widespread media attention.
"Judge Makintach did not act impartially. Her conduct caused harm to both the plaintiffs and the defense," Judge Maximiliano Savarino said in declaring the mistrial.
The judges decided on Thursday to retry the entire case, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings since March 11, when the trial began amid intense media scrutiny.
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