"French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti's bar, Le Constellation, in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, caught fire early on January 1 as partygoers celebrated. Forty people, mostly teenagers, were killed in the blaze, and 116 others were injured. The Morettis are under criminal investigation, facing charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence. Prosecutors believe the fire started when revellers raised champagne bottles with sparklers attached close to sound insulation foam on the ceiling of the bar's basement level."
"The Compulsory Measures Court in Wallis canton said in a statement it had duly "lifted the detention in custody" at a hearing on Friday. Instead, it ordered "standard measures... designed to counter the risk of flight" -- namely a ban on leaving Switzerland, the surrender of identity and residence documents and reporting daily to a police station. The bail was paid by a close friend, the statement said."
Jacques Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation, was released from custody after 200,000 Swiss francs bail, provoking dismay among victims' families. The New Year blaze in Crans-Montana killed 40 people, mostly teenagers, and injured 116. Prosecutors allege the fire began when revellers raised champagne bottles with sparklers near sound-insulation foam in the bar's basement. The Morettis face criminal investigations for manslaughter, bodily harm and arson by negligence. Investigators are examining the foam's safety compliance, the bar's fittings, fire-safety equipment and emergency exits. The court imposed restrictions including a ban on leaving Switzerland, surrender of documents and daily police reporting.
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