Italy Protests Swiss Bail Decision, Recalls Ambassador After Bar Owner's Release

• Italy formally protested Switzerland's decision to release Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation bar, on bail after a New Year's Day fire killed 40 people.
• Moretti, under investigation for negligent homicide, was detained on January 9 and released on Friday, sparking outrage in Italy.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the release an "affront" to victims, six of whom were Italian nationals.
• Italy's ambassador to Switzerland was instructed to convey "strong indignation" to Valais canton's chief prosecutor, Beatrice Pilloud, and was subsequently recalled to Rome.
• Victims' families and lawyers expressed anger and fear that evidence could be compromised, despite Moretti's strict bail conditions.

Why It Matters: Italy protests Swiss bail for bar owner in deadly fire, recalling ambassador amid outrage over the decision.