Italy Recalls Ambassador to Switzerland Over Controversial Release of Jacques Moretti
The Italian ambassador to Switzerland was recalled to Rome for consultations after the Tribunal of Sion decided to release Jacques Moretti, the owner of the Constellation bar where the New Year’s Eve tragedy occurred in Crans-Montana, from prison. This move has been met with appreciation from the families of the victims, who have been seeking justice and accountability for the tragic event.
Valentino Giola, a Milanese lawyer and father of Giuseppe, a 16-year-old boy who was discharged from the Niguarda hospital, expressed his satisfaction with the reaction of the Foreign Minister and the government’s note. “We’ve been expecting this for some time now,” he said. “I understand the outburst of the parents of the victims who experience all this as an affront.” Giola’s statement highlights the emotional toll of the tragedy on the families and the need for a thorough investigation.
Government’s Response to the Release of Jacques Moretti
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani instructed Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to contact the Attorney General of the Canton of Valais, Béatrice Pilloud, to express the government’s “lively indignation” over the decision to release Moretti. The government’s note emphasized that the decision represents a “serious offense and a further wound inflicted on the families of the victims” and called for “respectful measures” to be adopted in the wake of the disaster.
Call for Transparency and Accountability
Foreign Minister Tajani proposed removing the investigation from the canton of Valais and entrusting it to another canton, citing the need for clarity and transparency in the investigation. He also expressed concern over the release of Moretti and his wife Jessica, stating that it “offends the feelings of Italians.” Tajani emphasized the need for the judiciary to speed up the criminal proceedings, citing the “absurd” delays in the investigations.
Swiss Confederation’s Response
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, responded to the controversy, stating that “we must respect the separation of powers” and that “politics must not interfere” with the investigation. He emphasized the need to support the families of the victims and ensure that justice is carried out in a transparent manner.
Prosecutor’s Statement
Attorney General Béatrice Pilloud stated that she did not release Moretti from prison and that the decision was made by the coercive measures court. She emphasized that she would not give in to pressure from the Italian authorities and that the investigation would continue in a transparent and impartial manner.
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