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Italy's request to be civil plaintiff in Crans-Montana trial rejected
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Swiss Prosecutor's Office, Italian Government
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
December 31, 2025
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Swiss prosecutors rejected Italy's request to stand as a civil plaintiff in the trial regarding the New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.
The fire resulted in 41 deaths, including six Italian teenagers, and 14 injured Italians.
Swiss authorities stated that Italian citizenship and assistance costs do not confer the status of an injured party.
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