"The Boston Licensing Board heard from attorneys representing the club and those who were with Colon that night during a hearing on Tuesday. The city suspended ICON's entertainment license in the wake of the incident. The board is assessing three potential violations: whether ICON served alcohol to an intoxicated patron, whether it failed to properly supervise the crowd, and whether it permitted a disturbance resulting in police attention."
"According to a police report, crowds inside the club encroached on officers as they worked to help Colon inside ICON. Officers were unable to create a "viable workspace" for EMTs, the report said. Police ultimately had to shut down the club and remove all patrons due to the crowd not complying with demands to give space for EMTs to work."
On Dec. 21, Anastaiya Colon suffered a medical episode at ICON in Boston's Theater District, collapsed on the dancefloor and died. The city suspended ICON's entertainment license while the Boston Licensing Board examines alleged violations: serving alcohol to an intoxicated patron, failing to supervise the crowd, and permitting a disturbance that drew police. A police report said crowds encroached on officers, preventing EMTs from having a viable workspace and prompting police to shut down the club and remove patrons. Family members said staff did not respond adequately; club representatives said staff acted professionally. Two staff witnesses said they saw no signs of intoxication; Colon arrived at 11:53 p.m. and collapsed about 12:22 a.m.
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