Buenos Aires, November 17 (NA) — The future of Judge Julieta Makintach will be decided this Tuesday, when the Buenos Aires Impeachment Jury announces the verdict in her political trial. According to the Argentine News Agency, the magistrate is accused of serious irregularities for allowing and participating in a documentary about the trial for the death of Diego Maradona, which led to the annulment of the oral trial.
Here are 10 key questions and answers to understand the case:
Who is the judge and why is she being tried? She is Julieta Makintach, until now a judge of the Criminal Oral Court 3 of San Isidro. The judge's participation in the audiovisual project tainted the process.
What punishment is being requested for Makintach? Both Prosecutor Ana Duarte and the San Isidro Bar Association requested the removal (dismissal) of the magistrate from the Judicial Power.
What does the judge's defense ask for? Makintach's defense requested an acquittal. She is accused of participating in the filming of a documentary about the trial for the death of Diego Maradona, using public resources for personal benefit.
When and where will the verdict be known? The final hearing will be this Tuesday, November 18, at 10 in the morning.
What did Makintach say in her defense? The judge denied the accusations. The images show Makintach arriving at the San Isidro courthouses in her car, giving an interview in her office, and being filmed inside the courtroom.
Who testified in the jury? Several key figures in the Maradona case testified, including Julio Rivas (Luque's lawyer), Fernando Burlando, Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari, and Giannina Maradona. It will be held at the Annex of the Buenos Aires Senate Chamber, in the city of La Plata.
What is the main accusation of the Prosecutor's Office? Prosecutor Ana Duarte, representative of the General Prosecutor's Office, accused Makintach of "lying, pressuring, and abusing power." Judge Maximiliano Savarino also testified, who was denounced for alleged false testimony.
What is Makintach's current situation? She is currently suspended from her position as a judge.
What consequences did her actions have? The main consequence was the total annulment of the trial for the death of Diego Maradona. In addition, she was removed from her chair at the Law School of the Austral University and faces a criminal case in the UFI No. 1 of San Isidro.
What evidence is there against her? The main evidence is a trailer for the documentary published in May.
