By Y. Martn Adames Alcntara, The Independent | The owner of a nightclub whose roof collapsed and killed 236 people has been arrested along with his sister. Santo Domingo’s iconic Jet Set nightclub was packed with government officials, musicians, and retired Major League Baseball players when its roof collapsed on 8 April.
Dominican Republic’s Attorney General’s Office shared on Thursday that Antonio Espaillat and Maribel Espaillat have been arrested, but have not been charged in the case.
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Prosecutors accused the Espaillats of trying to intimidate or manipulate company employees, adding that they could serve as witnesses in the case.
An attorney for the Espaillats could not be immediately reached for comment. The Espaillats were arrested after being interrogated for several hours.
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The victims included beloved singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the roof caved in, and Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Montecristi province and sister of seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz.
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