In a significant development following the Jet Set Nightclub collapse tragedy, the Espaillat family has revealed they have voluntarily compensated 70% of the affected victims despite awaiting a final judicial resolution. The family made this announcement through their philanthropic arm, the Raíces de Esperanza Foundation, highlighting their ongoing initiatives to support children orphaned by the catastrophic incident.
Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, serving as family representatives, articulated their approach has been guided by principles of responsibility, respect, and solidarity since the tragedy’s immediate aftermath. They emphasized prioritizing the human dimension of the crisis over legal technicalities, acknowledging that while no compensation can reverse the profound losses endured, their efforts aim to extend support beyond mandatory legal requirements.
The family simultaneously clarified that judicial proceedings remain ongoing, with no definitive court ruling or officially validated technical assessment yet establishing the collapse’s precise causes or assigning criminal liability. Critical expert evaluations, solicited during the investigation’s initial phases, are scheduled for judicial examination on January 30, adhering to standard legal protocols. Reiterating their stance, the Espaillats affirmed their continuous cooperation with judicial authorities, maintaining transparency throughout the process and honoring the memory of those affected by the tragedy.