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, said it was 'an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity', without going into what was said. During the hearing, Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers for the families, and his wife was due to face further questions on Thursday.
Micheloud told reporters outside the hearing in the Swiss town of Sion that her presence showed that the victims were 'not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She spoke of the injuries her daughters had suffered and emphasized the ongoing fight for justice, as Farah, 20, remains hospitalized with burns over 35% of her body.
Another mother, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, who lost her 16-year-old son Arthur in the fire, stated the importance of uncovering the truth, insisting there must be no more lies and calling for accountability beyond political affiliations.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter and related charges, although neither is currently in custody. The hearings have revealed alarming safety failures, with footage of unsafe practices emerging post-disaster.
Micheloud's lawyer praised the contact as a rare moment of humanity amidst tragedy, with emphasis placed on remembering all victims and the need for shared grief. The consequences of the fire continue to resonate, affecting families deeply as investigations unfold into the responsible factors leading to the tragedy.
A lawyer for the victims' families, Sébastien Fanti, said it was 'an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity', without going into what was said. During the hearing, Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers for the families, and his wife was due to face further questions on Thursday.
Micheloud told reporters outside the hearing in the Swiss town of Sion that her presence showed that the victims were 'not just names on a list but they too had faces'. She spoke of the injuries her daughters had suffered and emphasized the ongoing fight for justice, as Farah, 20, remains hospitalized with burns over 35% of her body.
Another mother, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, who lost her 16-year-old son Arthur in the fire, stated the importance of uncovering the truth, insisting there must be no more lies and calling for accountability beyond political affiliations.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter and related charges, although neither is currently in custody. The hearings have revealed alarming safety failures, with footage of unsafe practices emerging post-disaster.
Micheloud's lawyer praised the contact as a rare moment of humanity amidst tragedy, with emphasis placed on remembering all victims and the need for shared grief. The consequences of the fire continue to resonate, affecting families deeply as investigations unfold into the responsible factors leading to the tragedy.
