US EditionItaly protests, recalls ambassador to Switzerland after New Year's bar fire suspect released
Italy protested the bail release of Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar where 40 died, citing risks of flight and evidence tampering, and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland.
- On Jan 24, Italy formally protested and recalled Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to Switzerland after his court released the bar owner; Giorgia Meloni and Antonio Tajani ordered contact with Valais prosecutors.
- Jacques Moretti, detained on Jan 9, was released on bail last Friday with conditions including a 200,000 Swiss franc payment and daily police reporting.
- The blaze on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured more than 100, many teenagers, prompting negligent homicide and related charges linked to Le Constellation bar, Crans‑Montana.
- Italy directed Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to contact Beatrice Pilloud, who confirmed Italy's outreach, while Meloni called the release `an affront to the memory of the victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy and an insult to their families`.
- Swiss authorities gave limited immediate comment as Italian families and officials said `All of Italy is clamouring for truth and justice`, while the Morettis pledged cooperation.
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