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Swiss Court Grants Bail to Bar Owner After Tragic Fire

1/23/2026

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A Swiss court on January 23 ruled Jacques Moretti, owner of a bar, could be released after bail funds posted.
The New Year's Day bar fire, which killed 40 and injured over 100, triggered negligent-homicide investigations.
The court set bail at 200,000 Swiss francs with daily reporting.
Moretti was detained on January 9 for flight risk.

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A Swiss court on January 23 ruled Jacques Moretti, owner of a bar, could be released after bail funds posted.
The New Year's Day bar fire, which killed 40 and injured over 100, triggered negligent-homicide investigations.
The court set bail at 200,000 Swiss francs with daily reporting.
Moretti was detained on January 9 for flight risk.