Heavier charges sought against French co-owners of Crans-Montana bar after fire

Lawyers in Switzerland have requested that magistrates increase the charges against the French co-owners of a bar in Crans-Montana that was damaged by fire in January. The demand follows the revelation of exchanges between the owners and their employees, which reportedly indicate prior knowledge of a fire risk. This development was confirmed on Wednesday by both a lawyer and a magistrate, according to information from Swiss public broadcaster RTS. The cantonal public prosecutor's office also confirmed these details to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The initial incident occurred in January.

Sources: Le Monde