Feb 11 • 19:50 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

Crans-Montana: A Victims' Mother Met with the Morettis, the Day Before a Tense Hearing

A mother of two victims from the Constellation fire met with Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar, ahead of a public hearing filled with tension.

In Crans-Montana, tension escalated as Jacques Moretti faced public prosecutors for the fourth time regarding the tragic Constellation fire that occurred on December 31, which led to serious injuries of many, including two daughters of Leila Micheloud. Leila, mother of the two victims, attended the hearing to confront Moretti and express the anguish her family has endured since that fateful night when her daughters Farah and Meissa narrowly escaped death, suffering severe burns. Her presence was aimed at applying pressure on Moretti as the community of victims' families saw this as an opportunity to demand accountability.

As the legal proceedings continue against Moretti, the atmosphere remains heavy with emotions as parents of victims are planning to attend future hearings to confront the bar owner. They argue it is essential for them to look Moretti in the eyes during these hearings, underlining the personal and communal trauma felt by those impacted by the fire. The upcoming testimony of Moretti's wife is particularly significant, as it might reveal more details about the circumstances surrounding that tragic night.

The fire incident has not only affected the victims and their families but has also raised broader questions regarding safety regulations and accountability in public venues. The community's outcry for justice and improved safety measures can serve as a catalyst for change, provoked by this tragic event that united families in their quest for answers and accountability from those responsible for ensuring their loved ones' safety in such establishments.

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