Nightclub Owner Arrested After Deadly Roof Collapse
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The owner of a Dominican Republic nightclub, Antonio Espaillat, and his sister, Maribel, were arrested for their alleged negligence in the April roof collapse that killed 236 people. Authorities have 48 hours to file charges. Prosecutors accuse the Espaillats of intimidation and negligence, while their lawyer claims it was involuntary homicide. A former employee claims he warned Espaillat about the roof's instability. A government committee continues its investigation into the cause of the collapse.
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