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Owner of Fatal Bar in Crans Montana Arrested - "Sorry"

Published January 9, 2026, 16:16
Owner of Fatal Bar in Crans Montana Arrested - "Sorry"

The owner of the bar in Crans Montana, where the fatal fire occurred on New Year's Eve, Jacques Moretti, has been taken into custody following a request from the prosecutor, due to fear of flight. Initially, an arrest was not deemed necessary, but the situation appears to have changed. Moretti's wife, Jessica, apologized to the families of the victims, expressing the pain and unimaginable tragedy that struck the community. The couple has stated that they will fully cooperate with the investigation. Jacques and Jessica Moretti are being investigated for crimes, including manslaughter, while the families of the victims have filed lawsuits. The fire at the “Le Constellation” bar resulted in the deaths of at least 40 people and the injury of 116, many of whom seriously. At the same time, the identity of "Emily Thompson," the woman who published the video with the alleged revelations of corruption, remains unclear. Thompson is presented as an independent researcher, but her online activity is limited.