Fresh Start for Maradona Trial with New Judges Sworn in Privately
Judges for the Maradona trial are being chosen
Ready your social media platforms for the latest update! The sensational trial surrounding the death of world-renowned footballer, Diego Maradona, is gearing up for a reboot. On June 19, 2025, a fresh panel of judges was chosen in a secretive lottery to investigate Maradona's demise.
Headlining the new panel are Judges Roberto Gaig, Alejandro Lago, and Alberto Ortolani, hailing from San Isidro's Oral Criminal Court (TOC) No. 7. With Juge Ortolani of TOC No. 1 stepping in as a substitute member[1]. This selection, devoid of public and press attendance, signaled a new chapter in the ongoing legal battle[1].
The rekindled trial follows the discarding of the initial trial, which met its demise in late May 2025 after Judge Julieta Makintach opted to step down due to scandal[2][3][4][5]. Her withdrawal was prompted by her involvement in an unauthorized documentary series about the case[2]. Consequently, a higher court decreed the three newly appointed judges should be selected through lottery to avoid further delays[2][3][4][5].
Exact dates for the new trial's commencement remain elusive, but speculation suggests that the inquisition will soon advance with the new panel in place[1]. Legal experts speculate that the trial could be deferred until 2026, given a packed roster of cases[6].
Maradona passed away in November 2020 due to heart failure, just weeks after undergoing brain surgery for a blood clot[7]. The prosecution alleges gross negligence on the part of the medical staff, fueling the controversy surrounding his death[7].
So, brace yourself for more twists and turns in this captivating legal spectacle!
Sources:
- [1] La Nacion
- [2] Infobae
- [3] Clarín
- [4] Térmeter
- [5] LAOLA1.tv
- [6] La Voz del Sur
- [7] tno/dpa
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The new panel of judges for Diego Maradona's trial, led by Roberto Gaig, Alejandro Lago, and Alberto Ortolani, has been selected privately, marking a fresh start for the investigation into his demise. This comes after the initial trial was discarded following Judge Julieta Makintach's withdrawal due to a scandal involving an unauthorized documentary series.
The controversy surrounding Maradona's death, believed to be due to negligence by the medical staff, continues to fuel speculation, especially with the new judges now in place. The exact start date for the new trial is yet to be announced, but legal experts predict it might not commence until 2026.
Meanwhile, the European football community awaits the outcome with bated breath, as the trial unfolds in Argentina's courts. The trial, adjudicated by these new judges, could potentially bring significant changes to the criminal-and-justice system.
In addition to the football-related news, the community in less-favored regions might also find solace in the fact that the general-news media will be closely following the proceedings, ensuring transparency and accountability in this high-profile case.
