Overview
- Relatives shouted at Jacques and Jessica Moretti outside the Sion hearing as they arrived for continued questioning by lawyers for victims' families.
- In court, Jessica Moretti expressed remorse and pledged to answer families’ questions, while Jacques Moretti said they would take responsibility.
- Prosecutors’ working theory is that sparklers on champagne bottles ignited soundproofing foam in the basement, with locked or blocked exits worsening the toll, according to case files and police transcripts.
- The Morettis are under investigation for manslaughter, bodily harm and arson by negligence, remain free on bail with electronic tags and reporting conditions, and two local safety officials are also being probed.
- The fire killed 41 people and injured 115, many of them teenagers, with numerous victims still in specialist care, and the Swiss government has approved a solidarity payment for families and survivors.