Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly fire
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As many as 40 people were killed in the incident
GENEVA (Reuters) - A Swiss court on Monday ordered that the co-owner of a bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana that caught fire on New Year's Day, killing 40 people, must remain in custody.
The court said in a statement that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, but this could be reviewed if measures are taken to counter the risk of flight, such as a security deposit.
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Prosecutors for the Valais canton initially ordered the detention of Jacques Moretti on Friday after a lengthy hearing with him and his wife Jessica, pending a decision on whether it was warranted.
The couple have expressed their grief over the fire and said they would cooperate fully with the investigation.
