Chicago threatens charges after club deaths

Chicago officials today threatened to seek criminal charges against the night club where 21 people were killed in a stampede, saying the owners violated a court order by keeping the club open.

Chicago officials today threatened to seek criminal charges against the night club where 21 people were killed in a stampede, saying the owners violated a court order by keeping the club open.

Authorities say the club was ordered to shut down because of safety violations, including failure to provide enough exits.

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