Overview

• The trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in Maradona’s 2020 death carries potential prison sentences of eight to 25 years if they are convicted of “homicide with possible intent.”
• Footage revealed Makintach participating in an unauthorised documentary about the case, which breaches Argentine rules banning filming of judicial proceedings.
• Proceedings began March 11 at the San Isidro court, with 19 hearings and testimony from 44 witnesses before the suspension last week.
• With Makintach gone, the two remaining judges must determine whether to appoint her replacement or annul and restart the trial with a new panel.
• Maradona’s family, led by ex-wife Claudia Villafañe, has strongly opposed the suspension and is urging an expedited resumption of the trial.