Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Swiss court releases bar owner after fatal fire
A Swiss court decided to let the owner of a bar go free after a fire at his bar on New Year's Day.
The fire killed 40 people and hurt over 100.
The owner, Jacques Moretti, and his wife were being investigated for possible crimes.
They were very sad about what happened and promised to help with the investigation.
The court decided to let Jacques go because they got money for bail and the risk of him running away was lower.
Many people who were hurt are still in the hospital with bad burns.
Swiss court orders release of bar owner Jacques Moretti after bail funds received.
Moretti and his wife are under investigation for suspected negligent homicide.
Fire at their bar on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured over 100.
Moretti was detained on January 9 due to perceived flight risk.
Many survivors are still hospitalized with severe burns.
- Who
- Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the bar
- What
- Release of bar owner after fatal fire
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Why
- Bail funds received, perceived flight risk mitigated
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Date of Incident
- January 1, 2024
- Date of Court Decision
- January 23, 2024
- Victims
- 40 dead, over 100 injured
- Charges
- Negligent homicide (suspected)
- Status of Survivors
- Many still hospitalized with severe burns
Sources
Swiss court orders release of bar owner linked to fatal fire
Swiss court frees bar owner linked to fatal fire
Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year’s fire
Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year’s fire, prompting outcry
Shock, Anger As Owner Of Swiss Bar, Where Fire Killed 40 People, Bailed