Jack Moretti, the French owner of Le Constellation—the bar at the heart of the deadly New Year’s Eve 2026 fire in Cran-Montana, Switzerland—has been arrested and charged with assaulting his wife, Jessica Moretti. The incident reportedly occurred during the night of 11–12 August, resulting in her hospitalization, according to Swiss media outlets Léman Bleu and RTS.
A Tragedy and a New Legal Crisis
The fire at Le Constellation, which broke out in the early hours of 1 January 2026 inside the underground bar located in the alpine resort of Cran-Montana, claimed 41 lives—mostly teenagers—and left 115 others injured. Authorities and multiple witness accounts indicate that spark-emitting candles ignited soundproofing material on the ceiling, triggering the blaze amid a crowded New Year’s celebration.
Moretti and his wife have been under intense public and legal scrutiny since the disaster. They are among 16 individuals—including 14 others—currently under criminal investigation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Valais. The charges they face include involuntary manslaughter and negligent arson related to the fire.
Separate Case, Shared Scrutiny
In their Sunday evening statement, the Morettis’ legal team emphasized that the domestic incident is being examined in a separate legal proceeding concerning “exclusively their private life.” They stressed that “these alleged events must not be conflated with the Constellation tragedy.” However, the lawyers acknowledged the broader context: “Nonetheless, these events occur within an exceptionally difficult trial the Morettis have been enduring together since 1 January.”
Neither the Valais prosecutor’s office nor the couple’s attorneys provided immediate comment in response to media inquiries. The case remains under active investigation, with no public updates on bail status or upcoming court dates.
The Le Constellation fire has drawn international attention—not only for its scale but also for questions about safety standards in high-capacity nightlife venues in mountain resorts. Footage from the first 18 seconds of the blaze, part of the official investigative file, was shared publicly by Spanish outlet El Español in February 2026, underscoring the rapid escalation of the disaster.