Five people charged over Liam Payne’s death including 1D star’s pal Roger Nores and hotel staff
FIVE people have reportedly been charged over Liam Payne’s death in Argentina.
One of these people included the pop star’s pal Roger Nores and hotel staff local reports have claimed.
Two of these people have been remanded in custody, according to Argentinian news site Infobae.
Liam’s pal Rogelio, who said he left the hotel around an hour before the musician horror plunge, was reportedly charged with negligent homicide.
He has allegedly been banned from leaving the country.
Earlier this month he reportedly refused to answer questions over Liam’s death.
He denied claims he abandoned Liam before he fell from his balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Businessman Nores told a documentary that Liam was “in good spirits and perfectly balanced” on the day he died.
Braian Paiz, a waiter who allegedly admitted to doing drugs with the singer was charged with supplying narcotics for payment.
Ezequiel Pereyra, a hotel employee, was also reportedly charged with supplying drugs.
Managers of the CasaSur Palermo hotel, Gilda Martín and Esteban Grassi, have allegedly been charged with manslaughter.
These five people have reportedly been summoned to appear at an Argentine court.
Liam died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
He had been in the country to renew his US visa having relocated to Florida with his girlfriend, American influencer Kate Cassidy.
Kate had returned home early after feeling homesick, a few days before he plunged to his death in Buenos Aires.
The toxicological exams revealed traces of alcohol, cocaine and prescribed antidepressants’ in his body at the time of death.
Shortly before his death, Liam was seen “behaving erratically”, and witnesses claimed he had to be carried back to his room after smashing his laptop.
The autopsy found that he’d died from external bleeding and multiple injuries following his fall from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur hotel in the smart neighbourhood of Palermo.
Liam’s funeral was held in November in his hometown of Amersham, and saw his family and friends, including his former bandmates, in attendance.
Tributes to Liam Payne
SHOCKED friends, family and fans have paid heartbreaking tributes to Liam as news of the singer's death circulated across the world.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning today.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show today and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
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