Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses
Summary
The trial of Diego Maradona's medical team in Argentina has been declared a mistrial after a judge involved was found to have participated in a documentary about the case. The trial, originally set to conclude in July, involved charges against the medical team for allegedly causing Maradona's death by negligence.Key Facts
- The trial involved seven medical team members charged with negligent homicide in Maradona's death in 2020.
- A judge in the trial took part in a documentary about the case, which is against court rules.
- The judge, Julieta Makintach, resigned from the case following criticism.
- The trial was expected to last until July but has now been postponed.
- The allegations against the medical team claim they mishandled Maradona's recovery after his brain surgery.
- If found guilty, the medical team could face prison sentences of 8 to 25 years.
- The mistrial resulted after nearly 50 witnesses had already testified.
- A new trial date has not been set, and new judges have yet to be appointed.
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