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Argentinian Judge Dismissed Over Maradona Documentary Ethics Scandal

11/19/2025

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Julieta Makintach, an Argentinian judge, was dismissed for ethical breaches tied to a documentary about the Maradona case that contributed to the mistrial.
She recused herself after it emerged she was interviewed for the miniseries, despite denying participation.
Prosecutors allege she allowed unauthorized filming in the courthouse before the trial.
Diego Maradona died in 2020, and his medical team faces gross-negligence charges carrying eight to 25 years in prison.

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Julieta Makintach, an Argentinian judge, was dismissed for ethical breaches tied to a documentary about the Maradona case that contributed to the mistrial.
She recused herself after it emerged she was interviewed for the miniseries, despite denying participation.
Prosecutors allege she allowed unauthorized filming in the courthouse before the trial.
Diego Maradona died in 2020, and his medical team faces gross-negligence charges carrying eight to 25 years in prison.