FILE - Rescue workers search for bodies at the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed during a merengue concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 10, 2025.
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The sibling owners of a Santo Domingo nightclub will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter after a roof collapse killed 236 people. A judge ruled Monday that Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to two years in prison if found guilty. The collapse on April 8, 2025, shocked the Dominican Republic, with authorities working for days to rescue people. Prosecutors have accused the Espaillats of trying to intimidate employees. Hundreds, including athletes and politicians, were at the concert when the roof collapsed. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the victims.
