Swiss Bar Owner Released on Bail After Deadly New Year's Fire, Sparks Outrage

• Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation bar, released on bail after a New Year's Day fire killed 40 and injured over 100.
• The fire, likely caused by sparklers near the ceiling, spread rapidly due to a flashover; Swiss prosecutors are investigating criminal responsibility.
• Victims included 21 Swiss, 7 French, 6 Italian nationals, and others; 26 of the deceased were teenagers, some as young as 14.
• Moretti and his wife Jessica are under investigation for negligent homicide; bail set at 200,000 Swiss francs with daily police reporting.
• Victims' families and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticize the bail decision, citing concerns about evidence tampering and an 'affront to victims'.

Why It Matters: Swiss bar owner's bail after a deadly fire sparks international outrage and concerns over justice for victims.