Judge Julieta Makintach Resigns After Documentary Scandal Annuls Maradona Death Trial at San Isidro Court

Julieta Makintach, the judge overseeing the trial related to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona, has resigned amid controversy. The resignation follows a scandal involving her participation in a documentary series titled "Justicia Divina" (Divine Justice), which was deemed illegal and led to the annulment of the ongoing trial in May 2025. The judicial process was declared null, requiring a complete restart. Makintach faced a formal trial herself due to her involvement in the documentary, which raised questions about judicial conduct and impartiality.

Following the first hearing against her, she stepped down from her position as a judge at the Tribunal Oral Criminal No. 2 in San Isidro, Argentina. There have also been calls for her detention as part of the investigation into the scandal. The case has attracted significant attention in Argentina and internationally, with no new trial date set for the Maradona case.