Maradona Trial's Second Act: New Judges Picked by Random Drawing
Selection of fresh jurors for the Maradona trial underway
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After a whirlwind of controversy, the criminal trial surrounding the demise of soccer legend Diego Maradona is set to start anew, with a fresh panel of judges chosen through a Random Selection. However, red tape might delay the trial's commencement, potentially stalling any progress this year.
A brand-new criminal court, the seventh of San Isidro, nestled near Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, has been selected by the roll of the dice - a decision reported by several Argentine media outlets. The trial revolves around seven healthcare professionals standing accused of negligent homicide charges in the death of the iconic football star.
Meet the new sheriffs in town: Roberto Gaig, Alejandro Lago, and Alberto Ortolani. They'll preside over the trial. The previous trial was dismissed in late May after approximately two and a half months, following Judge Julieta Makintach's connections to an unauthorized documentary about the case. Makintach is currently suspended from her duties, facing a separate impeachment trial.
The judges pick, the jury's a bit fuzzy: Exactly when the old sock'll hit the court again is anyone's guess. While a new trial date may come soon, whispers in legal circles suggest that the trial could be pushed back to 2026 due to scheduling conflicts and anticipated stall techniques from defense attorneys.
Diego Maradona breathed his last in November 2020, gone at 60 due to heart failure, just weeks following a brain surgery for a blood clot. The plaintiff posits that Maradona's medical careteam made grave mistakes.
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- Diego Maradona
- Argentina
- Justice System
Behind the Scenes:
The trial's initial dismissal boils down to an ethical scandal involving Judge Julieta Makintach, linked to her role in starring in a documentary miniseries about the trial. Her alleged breaches of authenticity ultimately led to the invalidation of over two months' worth of trials, featuring testimonies from over 40 witnesses. The court declared the trial null and void, resulting in the need to form a new court by random selection to reevaluate the matter from the ground up[1][2][4].
In essence:
- The trial was axed in May 2025 due to a judge's disqualification over a scandal.
- A new court, consisting of three judges, has been picked at random via lottery.
- No restart date has yet been set.
- The prosecution hopes to revive the trial in 2025, but appeals may create delays.
- The retrial will start from the beginning, invalidating all prior hearings and testimonies.
This outlines the trial's status quo and reasons for the temporary halt and its potential resumption[1][2][3][4][5].
Community aid could be directed towards providing legal resources for the less favored regions in Argentina, given the ongoing Diego Maradona trial's complications and delays. Meanwhile, individuals interested in general-news or crime-and-justice might find updates about the newly picked judges and the potential postponement of the trial in the sports section, specifically under football news.
