Confrontation at Sion prosecutor's office over Crans-Montana fire

On February 12, 2026, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, arrived at the prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, for their fourth day of testimony regarding a fatal fire. The owners were met by dozens of grieving relatives of the victims of the New Year's Eve fire, which claimed between 40 and 41 lives. Relatives, wearing clothing with photos of the deceased, physically and verbally confronted the Morettis, pressing them against a wall and accusing them of corruption and negligence. Jacques Moretti expressed regret and stated they would take responsibility, but argued that if safety standards were not met, the fault lies with institutions that failed to conduct inspections. Jessica Moretti was seen in tears as family members of a 17-year-old victim attempted to physically attack her. Witnesses noted that the owners were accompanied by minimal police protection during the incident. The confrontation reflects the deep anger of families who claim the owners abandoned the scene while others were helping. The legal proceedings continue as authorities investigate the causes of the tragedy and the validity of the club's safety compliance.