Arrests Made Following Deadly Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse
Antonio and Maribel Espaillat were arrested in connection with a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo that killed 236 people, amid ongoing investigations.
Overview
- Antonio and Maribel Espaillat were arrested but not charged in relation to the nightclub roof collapse that killed 236 people in Santo Domingo.
- An international committee is investigating the cause of the collapse, which has led to the arrests of the club owner and his sister.
- The Espaillats face accusations of witness intimidation and manipulating employees related to the incident.
- Rescue crews worked for 53 hours to save 189 survivors following the tragic collapse at the Dominican nightclub.
- Prominent figures, including singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, were among the victims of the deadly incident.
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Analysis
Emphasizes the arrest of Antonio and Maribel Espaillat amid ongoing investigations into a deadly roof collapse.
The Espaillats are accused by prosecutors of attempting to intimidate witnesses and manipulate company employees.
Notable figures such as singer Rubby Pérez, former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, and Dominican baseball player Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera were among the victims.
Antonio and Maribel Espaillat have been arrested in the case, but have not yet been charged and authorities have 48 hours to present any charges.
A government-appointed committee, including international experts, is investigating the cause of the roof collapse.
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"…Both defendants displayed immense irresponsibility and negligence by failing to physically intervene to prevent the club's roof from collapsing, as it ultimately did, causing 236 deaths and more than 180 injuries."
CBS News·19d·"…Both defendants displayed immense irresponsibility and negligence by failing to physically intervene to prevent the club’s roof from collapsing, as it ultimately did, causing 236 deaths and more than 180 injuries."
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A government-appointed committee, including international experts, is still investigating the cause of the collapse. No final determination has been made.
They were arrested following allegations of gross negligence and irresponsibility for failing to prevent the collapse, and are also accused of intimidating or manipulating employees who could serve as witnesses in the case.
Victims included merengue singer Rubby Pérez, former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, governor of Montecristi province Nelsy Cruz, and other prominent figures from business and government.
Rescue crews worked nonstop for 53 hours to save 189 survivors, and President Abinader declared a national period of mourning following the disaster.
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