Overview
- Prosecutors have named the current head of public security and a former municipal fire-safety officer as suspects, with hearings set for February 6 and 9.
- Bar owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti remain under judicial constraints, and new hearings are scheduled for February 11 and 12.
- Large portions of December 31 town CCTV were overwritten despite timely preservation requests, drawing sharp criticism from victims’ lawyers as police and prosecutors dispute responsibility for safeguarding the footage.
- Investigators say fountain-candle sparks ignited acoustic foam in the basement ceiling, while the commune acknowledges it failed to carry out required annual inspections since 2019.
- Victim advocates report disorganized cross-border support and warn of compensation gaps, as Italy demands a joint investigation and maintains its ambassador’s recall.