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CRIMEJun 15 · 18:53 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAssociated Press

Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial

The owners of a Dominican Republic nightclub where a roof collapse killed 236 people will face trial for involuntary manslaughter. Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners of Jet Set nightclub, could receive up to 2 years in prison if convicted, but victims' relatives sought homicide charges with stiffer penalties.

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