The mother of two young women who were badly injured in the New Year's Day fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana has had a private encounter with the couple who own the bar. Leila Micheloud had said earlier she wanted to 'speak privately' to Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who were attending a hearing on the fire that left 41 people dead and 115 injured. A lawyer for the victims' families, Sébastien Fanti, described the moment as 'an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity', without disclosing details of their discussion.
During the hearing, Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers for the families, with his wife set to face further questioning. Micheloud emphasized that the victims were 'not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She detailed the extensive burns her daughter Farah, 20, suffered, highlighting a daily struggle for survival and justice.
Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, another mother, lost her 16-year-old son Arthur in the fire, affirming the need for truth and accountability. 'There must be no more lies,' she insisted to public broadcaster SRF.
The Morettis are under investigation for involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Criticism has surfaced regarding safety measures in the bar. Eyewitness accounts revealed lockout conditions and fire safety shortcomings, with many victims being teenagers aged between 14 and 39.
The tragedy has sparked calls for justice and comprehensive reviews of fire safety protocols across Swiss establishments. As the legal proceedings continue, families of the victims remain steadfast in their quest for accountability amidst their profound loss.
During the hearing, Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers for the families, with his wife set to face further questioning. Micheloud emphasized that the victims were 'not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She detailed the extensive burns her daughter Farah, 20, suffered, highlighting a daily struggle for survival and justice.
Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, another mother, lost her 16-year-old son Arthur in the fire, affirming the need for truth and accountability. 'There must be no more lies,' she insisted to public broadcaster SRF.
The Morettis are under investigation for involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Criticism has surfaced regarding safety measures in the bar. Eyewitness accounts revealed lockout conditions and fire safety shortcomings, with many victims being teenagers aged between 14 and 39.
The tragedy has sparked calls for justice and comprehensive reviews of fire safety protocols across Swiss establishments. As the legal proceedings continue, families of the victims remain steadfast in their quest for accountability amidst their profound loss.
