Crans Montana fire case continues this week

Jacques Moretti faces fresh questioning today, ten months into the Valais probe over the Crans-Montana fire that killed 41

The French co-owner of the Constellation bar will appear before cantonal prosecutors — though his wife Jessica, in detention since August on separate domestic violence allegations, has been excused on medical grounds.

Seventeen people face charges of manslaughter, bodily harm and arson by negligence, including Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Féraud and seven current or former municipal employees.

Lawyers for the families say they want the couple to acknowledge their wrongdoing, with many observers warning the investigation could run for several more years.

 

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