New Defendants Summoned in Crans-Montana Fatal Fire Case
Three new defendants are set to be heard by prosecutors next week in the ongoing investigation into the fatal New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The upcoming hearings include Patrick Clivaz, the current municipal councilor for security, and the deputy head of public security, both summoned for May 11 and 12 respectively. Although Clivaz assumed office in 2025, after the relevant safety checks in 2018 and 2019, he faces questioning alongside Jean-Claude Savoy, the former president of Chermignon municipality, who will appear on May 13. In total, thirteen individuals now face charges of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson related to the disaster that claimed 41 lives and injured 115 others. Another former official responsible for construction will be summoned in June, preceding a subsequent hearing for the bar manager, Jacques Moretti. This development marks a significant procedural step as authorities continue to examine potential administrative and political responsibilities surrounding the tragedy.
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New Defendants Summoned in Crans-Montana Fatal Fire Case
Three new defendants are set to be heard by prosecutors next week in the ongoing investigation into the fatal New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The upcoming hearings include Patrick Clivaz, the current municipal councilor for security, and the deputy head of public security, both summoned for May 11 and 12 respectively. Although Clivaz assumed office in 2025, after the relevant safety checks in 2018 and 2019, he faces questioning alongside Jean-Claude Savoy, the former president of Chermignon municipality, who will appear on May 13. In total, thirteen individuals now face charges of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson related to the disaster that claimed 41 lives and injured 115 others. Another former official responsible for construction will be summoned in June, preceding a subsequent hearing for the bar manager, Jacques Moretti. This development marks a significant procedural step as authorities continue to examine potential administrative and political responsibilities surrounding the tragedy.
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