Fireworks Tragedy and Legal Fallout | Sacramento News

Two men tied to the deadly 2025 Esparto fireworks explosion face starkly different fates in court: Gary Chan Jr., the company’s licensed owner, gets $400K bail after a judge deemed him not a flight risk, while Jack Lee, the operations manager, remains jailed without bail—despite being seen negotiating for explosives just days after the blast and found hoarding thousands of pounds of illegal pyrotechnic materials at his home. Compounding the drama, Lee—who claimed he couldn’t afford a lawyer—is actually quite wealthy, sparking a new hearing over how he’ll pay his own legal fees. With murder charges looming, the case is far from over—and more secrets are sure to emerge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5750c76d2a5e7d1d