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Crans-Montana Fire Probe Intensifies as Morettis Seek to Halt Public Evidence Site

Fresh disputes over responsibility coincide with missing records, raising questions about evidence handling.

Overview

  • Owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti remain under criminal investigation, with Jacques in custody and Jessica under judicial restrictions, as their lawyers ask prosecutors to block a platform collecting witness material for the case.
  • Reporters detail early deletion of Le Constellation’s social posts and film boxes being moved from another Moretti venue, while prosecutors note renovation documents are missing in a disaster that left 40 dead and 116 injured.
  • Jean‑Marc Gabrielli, described by Jacques Moretti as a surrogate son and identified as Cyane Panine’s partner, publicly defends the couple and says extinguishers were present, though witnesses place him working the door despite his denial.
  • The couple continues to blame the ignition on waitress Cyane Panine handling pyrotechnics on her own, a claim countered by ex‑staff and the family who say management pushed the champagne‑and‑sparklers show and kept exits closed or obstructed.
  • Italy steps up pressure as its ambassador meets Valais authorities about truth and compensation, and an Italian DVI report notes no autopsies were ordered on the young victims and describes strained on‑site cooperation.