Homicide Complaint Filed Over Deadly Santo Domingo Discothèque Collapse
The April 8 disaster, which killed 231 people, has led to legal action against the nightclub's management and the Dominican government for alleged negligence.
- A formal complaint for involuntary homicide has been filed against the Jet Set discothèque's management and the Dominican state, citing negligence in safety measures.
- The roof collapse, which occurred during a live concert, resulted in 231 deaths and approximately 200 injuries, making it one of the deadliest tragedies in the nation's history.
- The complaint highlights longstanding structural issues at the 52-year-old nightclub, including leaks, partial ceiling collapses, and excessive loads from equipment.
- The Dominican government has formed a commission of national and international experts to investigate the causes and regulatory failures behind the disaster.
- Among the victims were renowned merengue singer Rubby Pérez and a French couple, underscoring the wide-reaching human and cultural impact of the tragedy.
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