Owner of Swiss bar in New Year's Eve fire admits service door was locked from the inside
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Key Points:
- A locked service door in the basement of Le Constellation bar trapped several guests during the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, leading to 40 deaths; bar owner Jacques Moretti admitted to investigators that the door was locked from the inside.
- The public prosecutor's office is investigating whether Jacques and Jessica Moretti knew about the locked door, which could elevate charges from involuntary manslaughter and negligent arson to possible murder with contingent intent, carrying up to 20 years in prison.
- Jacques Moretti claimed ignorance about why the door was locked, but if prosecutors find the owners accepted the risk, the legal consequences could be significantly more severe.
- Another key investigation point involves the acoustic dampening foam in
