Judge in Maradona death negligence trial stands down over role in documentary

Judge Julieta Makintach has stepped down from the trial into alleged negligence in the death of Diego Maradona (Gustavo Garello/AP)

One of the three judges in the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings on Tuesday.

Julieta Makintach had become embroiled in controversy for having participated in the making of a documentary about the case.