Owners of Dominican nightclub where 236 people died to be tried for involuntary manslaughter
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The trial of Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, will begin this Friday. The nightclub collapsed in April 2025, resulting in 236 deaths and 180 injuries, making it one of the worst tragedies in Dominican history. The Espaillats are charged with involuntary manslaughter, as a judge previously ruled out voluntary manslaughter. The prosecution claims they were aware of the club's structural issues and ignored warnings about its deterioration. If found guilty, they could face 3 months to 2 years in prison, as Dominican law does not impose cumulative sentences for multiple deaths.
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