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Prosecutors Seek CHF 200,000 Bail for Crans-Montana Bar Owners in Deadly Fire Case

Prosecutors propose steep bail with electronic monitoring to manage assessed flight risk.

Overview

  • The Valais public prosecutor asked that each owner post CHF 200,000 to secure release, with identity documents seized, an electronic bracelet and regular police reporting.
  • A judge must rule on the request; Jacques Moretti remains in pretrial detention while Jessica Moretti is subject to restrictive measures.
  • Families criticize delayed autopsies; a 17-year-old’s examination found death by smoke inhalation, and prosecutors in Rome have requested access to the six Italian victims’ bodies.
  • Preliminary findings indicate sparkler candles ignited acoustic foam as investigators scrutinize capacity limits, inward-opening doors, hidden or locked exits and unclear escape signage.
  • A surviving employee recounted a bottle presentation using sparkling candles and no fire‑safety briefing, reinforcing concerns over training and equipment at a venue where 40 died and 116 were injured.