In the Dominican Republic, Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners of the Jet Set nightclub, have been arrested on manslaughter charges. This follows a tragic roof collapse that claimed 236 lives during a concert in April, marking one of the worst disasters in the nation’s history.

The couple is accused of negligence, having neglected to repair a roof that had leaked for years without any inspections. In response to this calamity, the government is now developing legislation aimed at enforcing safety inspections for privately owned buildings.

The Digest, 6/12/2025 @730PM, CDT

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