Maradona death trial in peril with judge under microscope

The trial was suspended last week after defense lawyers said the judge's involvement in a documentary related to the case constituted a possible breach of her duty, influence peddling and even bribery. The possible removal of Julieta Makintach, one of three judges presiding over the case, risks nullifying the proceedings. Maradona died on November 25, 2020, at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions. He died of...