Judge's resignation sparks crisis in Maradona death trial!

The trial of the medical team accused of negligence in the death of football legend Diego Armando Maradona has witnessed a significant development after one of the three judges presiding over the case resigned following widespread controversy sparked by allegations of an unauthorized documentary being filmed, casting doubt on the future of the legal proceedings. The trial, which began on March 11 and is being closely watched in Argentina, concerns the circumstances surrounding the death of Maradona, considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and a 1986 World Cup winner who remains legendary in his country. Judge Julieta Macintosh, one of the three judges presiding over the case, has denied any legal or ethical violations, despite mounting calls for her to step down over her alleged involvement in the unauthorized filming of a documentary related to the case. Macintosh's impartiality was raised after footage emerged of her interviewing a camera crew inside the courtroom, despite an official ban on filming during trial sessions. This led to a week-long suspension of proceedings while the investigation into allegations of possible breach of duty, influence peddling, and even bribery was investigated. In response to these accusations, the 47-year-old judge said, "There is no crime or wrongdoing," describing it as an "organized media campaign" aimed at pushing her to step down from the case. However, with one of her three colleagues having resigned, and the possibility of her own dismissal or withdrawal, the trial is at risk of being postponed or even declared void, complicating efforts to reach a final verdict in one of Argentina's most sensitive cases.