Owner of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died Is Ordered to Jail as a Flight Risk

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ségolène Le StradicJanuary 12, 2026 at 04:57 PM

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Following a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that killed 40 people on New Year's Eve, Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the bar, was ordered to pretrial detention for at least three months on Monday. He and his wife, Jessica Moretti, are under investigation for possible negligence related to the fire, which investigators believe was started by sparklers igniting the bar's foam ceiling. The court cited a risk of flight as the reason for detaining Mr. Moretti, while his wife was released after questioning. Lawyers for victims' relatives are also urging investigators to examine the role of town officials in the tragedy. The investigation is ongoing.

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Sion 40% Nicolas Féraud 40% Sébastien Fanti 50% Le Constellation ×270% Jessica Moretti ×370% Switzerland ×280% Crans-Montana ×380% Jacques Moretti ×590%

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