Overview
- Swiss prosecutors placed Jacques Moretti in pretrial detention citing a concrete risk of flight, while co-owner Jessica Moretti was released after questioning.
- The couple remains under investigation for alleged negligent homicide, negligent bodily injury and negligent arson tied to the New Year’s Eve blaze at Le Constellation.
- Switzerland held a national commemoration in Martigny with a minute of silence and church bells, attended by Emmanuel Macron and Sergio Mattarella.
- Preliminary findings indicate sparkler-style candles ignited ceiling acoustic foam; RTS video suggests prior use of such candles and a 2019 staff warning, and the commune admits no safety inspection since 2019.
- Investigators are reviewing 2015 renovation compliance, materials, escape routes, extinguishers and capacity limits, as authorities weigh next steps in the case involving 40 dead and 116 injured from 19 nationalities.