Overview
- Jacques and Jessica Moretti returned for fresh interrogations in Sion, with Jacques brought from pre-trial detention and the sessions set across two days.
- A close associate has posted the 200,000‑franc guarantee for Jacques Moretti, and the court is verifying the guarantor’s identity and the origin of funds before considering release.
- Investigators attribute the blaze to sparkler-style candles contacting acoustic foam while also examining extinguisher access and the conformity of escape routes after the commune acknowledged no safety checks since 2019.
- The defense says exit doors were compliant and argues the foam was purchased for public use, as lawyers stress their clients’ emotional remorse does not establish criminal liability.
- Media citing case files report the bar’s CCTV stopped recording three minutes before the fire and published images suggesting a blocked emergency exit, claims not confirmed by Swiss authorities.