Owners of A Collapsed Dominican Nightclub Arrested Over Deaths of 236 People
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested the owners of the Jet Set nightclub, where a roof collapse in April claimed the lives of 236 people, including prominent figures. The arrests were made on manslaughter charges, prosecutors announced on Thursday. Antonio Espaillat, 59, and his sister, Maribel Espaillat, face accusations of gross negligence and irresponsibility following the April 8 disaster, which occurred during a live performance by merengue legend Rubby