Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners
Summary
Lawyers for victims of a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar have asked prosecutors to change charges against the bar owners from manslaughter to murder with possible intent. The fire in Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured 115, and new evidence shows the owners knew about the fire risk but still allowed it to happen.Key Facts
- The fire occurred on New Year’s Eve at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
- 41 people died and 115 were injured in the fire.
- Investigators believe the fire started in the basement due to sparklers near flammable ceiling foam.
- Jessica and Jacques Moretti, the bar owners, face manslaughter and arson charges.
- New messages show Jessica Moretti warned staff about the fire risk from sparklers and foam.
- Victims’ lawyers want the charges upgraded to murder with possible intent, meaning the owners knew the risk and accepted it.
- The Morettis deny the accusations and say they were not aware of a mortal risk.
- Jessica Moretti also faces a forgery charge related to an invoice for soundproofing foam.
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