In a shocking development, five persons have been charged following the demise of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old singer died after a fatal fall from a third-floor hotel balcony on October 16. The case has drawn significant media attention, resulting in various allegations against hotel and personal associates of Payne.
The charges include hotel manager Gilda Martin and employee Esteban Grassi alongside Roger Nores, a reported friend of the singer, all facing manslaughter accusations, as confirmed by Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra have been charged with drug supply, as both individuals were reportedly working at the hotel.
According to the Argentine news outlet Infobae, two of the accused are set to be held in custody and must appear in court with 24 working hours upon summons. This follows earlier reports indicating that three others had been charged, but their names were not disclosed at that time.
In an interview with TMZ shortly after Payne's death, Roger Nores described his friendship with the singer, stating that he appeared "playful and happy" during their final moments together on the day of the incident. Calls to emergency services were made by hotel staff, who reported that Payne was heavily intoxicated and causing chaos in his room.
Following the tragedy, law enforcement discovered various drugs and damaged items in Payne's hotel room. Toxicology reports confirmed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system. The post-mortem examination revealed that his death was caused by "multiple trauma" and internal bleeding related to the fall.
Medical evaluations led authorities to conclude that Payne likely fell while unconscious, eliminating the notion of a deliberate act. The singer, whose career skyrocketed after participating in The X Factor and being part of One Direction, was buried in Buckinghamshire last month, attended by his grieving former bandmates and other close relatives.
As the investigation unfolds, many continue to reflect on the loss of the young star whose influence on pop culture remains significant.
The charges include hotel manager Gilda Martin and employee Esteban Grassi alongside Roger Nores, a reported friend of the singer, all facing manslaughter accusations, as confirmed by Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra have been charged with drug supply, as both individuals were reportedly working at the hotel.
According to the Argentine news outlet Infobae, two of the accused are set to be held in custody and must appear in court with 24 working hours upon summons. This follows earlier reports indicating that three others had been charged, but their names were not disclosed at that time.
In an interview with TMZ shortly after Payne's death, Roger Nores described his friendship with the singer, stating that he appeared "playful and happy" during their final moments together on the day of the incident. Calls to emergency services were made by hotel staff, who reported that Payne was heavily intoxicated and causing chaos in his room.
Following the tragedy, law enforcement discovered various drugs and damaged items in Payne's hotel room. Toxicology reports confirmed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system. The post-mortem examination revealed that his death was caused by "multiple trauma" and internal bleeding related to the fall.
Medical evaluations led authorities to conclude that Payne likely fell while unconscious, eliminating the notion of a deliberate act. The singer, whose career skyrocketed after participating in The X Factor and being part of One Direction, was buried in Buckinghamshire last month, attended by his grieving former bandmates and other close relatives.
As the investigation unfolds, many continue to reflect on the loss of the young star whose influence on pop culture remains significant.
