Argentine court declares a mistrial in the case over the death of football star Maradona

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Gianinna and Dalma Maradona, daughters of late Argentine legend Diego Maradona, arrive at the San Isidro court before a hearing to determine the future of Maradona’s trial, after one of the three presiding judges stood down from the case amid accusations of ethical breaches, in San Isidro, May 29, 2025. (Reuters)
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  • The whiplash decision comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down
  • The judges turned the clock back on all proceedings

BUENOS AIRES: An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona, the latest dramatic twist in a trial that has captivated the nation and the football world for more than two months.

The whiplash decision comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a forthcoming documentary about the case.

Her withdrawal compelled the court to either appoint a new judge in her place or to retry the entire case from scratch.

On Thursday, the judges decided the latter, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings in the case that accuses Maradona’s medical team of failing to provide adequate care for the football star in his final days.

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