AG to investigate firebomb attack

The Attorney General of the Dominican Republic, Radhames Jimenez Pena, has confirmed that he instructed the District Attorney of Santo Domingo province to investigate the transport unions that promoted the strike that resulted in the firebombing of a bus and injuries to seven women. According to Hoy, Jimenez said, "responsibilities will be established and the individuals responsible for the acts will be punished." The Attorney General has asked for complete cooperation from the police. Several of the burn victims will be scarred for life, according to reports in Listin Diario and El Caribe. Minister of the Interior and Police, Franklin Almeyda told reporters that the Program to Protect Victims of Violence would cover the seven burn victims' medical expenses.

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