Crans-Montana tragedy: Prosecutors 'weaving their net' after joint Moretti hearing
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Swiss authorities are investigating a fatal incident in Crans-Montana.
- The owners of a bar, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, are being questioned in a joint hearing as part of the investigation into involuntary manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence, and negligent homicide.
- The hearing, which began calmly, became tense after a dramatic turn of events and concluded late Friday evening.
A dramatic hearing unfolded in Sion on Friday as part of the investigation into the Crans-Montana tragedy. Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the bar Le Constellation, are among those facing charges of involuntary manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence, and negligent homicide. They remain presumed innocent.
The couple was questioned jointly in a "confrontation" hearing, facing alternating questions about the same events. This differed significantly from their previous appearance in February, which was marked by intense confrontation with the devastated families of victims.
While the spring air on June 5th suggested a calmer scene, the day's proceedings took a dramatic turn, creating general tension. The hearing, which began with a sense of calm, concluded late Friday evening in a state of fatigue after hours of questioning.
Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.