Tension in the trial for the Jet Set nightclub collapse: Lawyers question the defense’s actions
The judicial process seeking to clarify the causes of the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub structure experienced a moment of high tension this Friday. Lawyers Ingrid Hidalgo and Plutarco Jáquez expressed their firm rejection of the conduct displayed by jurist Jorge Luis Polanco during the cross-examination of expert witness Leonardo Reyes Madera.
The incident occurred during the presentation of the findings of the expert report, a key piece of evidence to determine the structural conditions of the establishment prior to the tragedy. According to what was stated by Hidalgo, the situation became unusual just as the technical defense took the floor to question the specialist.
Expert report details
During the direct examination phase, expert witness Leonardo Reyes Madera presented the findings of his technical investigation to the court. Among the most relevant points, the expert indicated that the roof collapse was likely caused by structural overloading, a conclusion that is currently undergoing rigorous scrutiny by the lawyers involved in the case.
The assessment of the evidence presented and the testimony of the specialists are fundamental for the court to establish the corresponding responsibilities in this tragic event that shocked Dominican society.
Alofoke DeportesA judicial process under the microscope
The trial for the Jet Set case continues to advance with the presentation of arguments and the analysis of technical factors that may have contributed to the collapse of the venue. The attention of the victims’ families and the general public remains focused on each hearing, where the rigor of the experts and the transparency of the process are vital to reaching a fair verdict.
- The expert report highlights a possible overload on the roof as a determining factor.
- The court continues to hear from experts to clarify the circumstances of the collapse.
- The final assessment of the facts will fall to the judges in charge of evaluating the complete file.
As the cross-examination of expert witness Reyes Madera continues, the parties involved maintain their right to question the technical conclusions, seeking for the judicial debate to shed light on the legal responsibilities derived from this unfortunate incident.
