The mother of two young women who were badly injured in the New Year's Day fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana had a private encounter with the couple who own the bar involved. Leila Micheloud expressed a desire to 'speak privately' to Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who were present at a hearing regarding the fire that resulted in 41 deaths and left 115 injured.
A lawyer representing the victims' families described the encounter as 'an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity', although the details of their conversation remain undisclosed.
Outside the hearing, Micheloud emphasized the importance of remembering that the victims 'were not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She described her daughters' severe injuries—20-year-old Farah being hospitalized with burns covering over 35% of her body—and insisted on the necessity of continuing the fight for accountability.
Another victim's mother, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, mourning her 16-year-old son, underscored the need for transparency surrounding the circumstances of the fire, demanding that 'there must be no more lies'.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti face criminal investigations related to involuntary manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson negligence in connection with the incident. Both were released on bail last month, and the hearings in Sion were described as 'moments of truth' by their lawyer.
The tragic fire has exposed serious concerns regarding the safety protocols at the bar, with evidence suggesting a locked exit door and unsafe practices leading up to the disaster. Criticism of the Morettis has intensified following revelations of safety lapses and complaints from former employees. The community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the fire, which has left many families shattered and seeking justice.
A lawyer representing the victims' families described the encounter as 'an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity', although the details of their conversation remain undisclosed.
Outside the hearing, Micheloud emphasized the importance of remembering that the victims 'were not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She described her daughters' severe injuries—20-year-old Farah being hospitalized with burns covering over 35% of her body—and insisted on the necessity of continuing the fight for accountability.
Another victim's mother, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, mourning her 16-year-old son, underscored the need for transparency surrounding the circumstances of the fire, demanding that 'there must be no more lies'.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti face criminal investigations related to involuntary manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson negligence in connection with the incident. Both were released on bail last month, and the hearings in Sion were described as 'moments of truth' by their lawyer.
The tragic fire has exposed serious concerns regarding the safety protocols at the bar, with evidence suggesting a locked exit door and unsafe practices leading up to the disaster. Criticism of the Morettis has intensified following revelations of safety lapses and complaints from former employees. The community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the fire, which has left many families shattered and seeking justice.
