French manager of Swiss ski bar is seen for the first time since being put under investigation for manslaughter after deadly NYE fire killed 40 people
Swiss authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the French managers of a ski resort bar where at least 40 people were killed in a devastating fire during New Year's Eve celebrations. Police announced on Saturday afternoon that a criminal investigation had been opened against Jacques Moretti, 49, and his wife Jessica, 40, on Friday night. The couple, who opened Le Constellation bar in 2015, have been placed under investigation over manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence, and arson by negligence. Police announced on Saturday afternoon that a criminal investigation had been brought against the French couple who opened Le Constellation bar in 2015. Valais Police said in a statement: 'Crans-Montana: Criminal investigation opened against the operators of the 'Le Constellation' bar.
Source: Daily Mail January 03, 2026 18:14 UTC
