An Argentine court declared a mistrial on Thursday regarding the case against seven medical professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s death, a national tragedy in Argentina. Judge Julieta Makintach withdrew from the case following negative feedback related to her involvement in a documentary that details events from the aftermath of Maradona’s passing in 2020 to the start of the trial.

Makintach’s participation sparked controversy and led to a one-week suspension of the trial after prosecutor Patricio Ferrari moved for a review over her role in allowing the documentary to be filmed during court proceedings.

With the mistrial now in effect, all proceedings since March 11 are deemed invalid, and a higher court will randomly appoint three new judges to oversee the case.

The allegations focus on Maradona’s medical team, which is accused of inadequate care leading up to his cardiac arrest, which occurred while he was recovering from brain surgery in November 2020. The defendants, including Leopoldo Luque, deny any wrongdoing, asserting that Maradona was a challenging patient who often rejected treatment.

Maradona is celebrated for his extraordinary career and is honored as a legendary figure in soccer history. He famously led Argentina to win the 1986 FIFA World Cup and remains revered worldwide for his contributions to the sport.