The family of a police lieutenant who died in the recent nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic has initiated legal proceedings against the club's management, marking a significant step in the aftermath of this devastating incident that claimed 231 lives.
Tragic Nightclub Collapse in Dominican Republic Sparks Legal Action
Tragic Nightclub Collapse in Dominican Republic Sparks Legal Action
Families of victims seek accountability in wake of disaster at Jet Set music venue
The roof of the Jet Set music venue collapsed during a concert featuring renowned merengue artist Rubby Pérez. The family of Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte, a victim in the tragedy, has filed charges of manslaughter against the club's owner and management. Their lawyer has also implicated the local government for failing to enforce safety regulations. As the community mourns, Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has expressed solidarity with Dominican nationals, underscoring the widespread impact of the tragedy.
Vigils across the region have honored the deceased, with reports indicating that 189 individuals were rescued from the debris. The investigation into the causes of the collapse is ongoing and expected to take several months. Survivors and relatives are left questioning the adherence to safety protocols at the venue, as additional families plan to pursue legal action in the wake of the disaster.
Vigils across the region have honored the deceased, with reports indicating that 189 individuals were rescued from the debris. The investigation into the causes of the collapse is ongoing and expected to take several months. Survivors and relatives are left questioning the adherence to safety protocols at the venue, as additional families plan to pursue legal action in the wake of the disaster.
