Jet Set Nightclub Owners to Face Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Roof Collapse
The owners of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will face trial for involuntary manslaughter following a roof collapse that resulted in the death of 236 individuals and injuries to over 100 others. Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, the sibling owners of the nightclub, may be sentenced to a maximum of 2 years in prison if convicted. The trial was ordered by a judge on Monday.