LIAM CHARGES
Five people charged over Liam Payne’s death including 1D star’s pal Roger Nores and hotel staff
Two people have been remanded in custody and were reportedly told to appear in court within 24 business hours
FIVE people have reportedly been charged over Liam Payne's death in Argentina.
The pop star's businessman pal Rogelio "Roger" Nores is allegedly among those charged with negligent homicide, along with hotel staff, local reports have claimed.
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Two have been remanded in custody, according to Argentinian news site Infobae.
Liam's pal Rogelio said he left the hotel around an hour before the popstar's death.
He has allegedly been banned from leaving the country.
Earlier this month he reportedly Liam's tragic fall.
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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.
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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.
Sources reportedly told Infobae that at least two of the defendants - who were detained - have been summoned to appear within 24 business hours.
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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 fell 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.
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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.
One Direction stars pay tribute to Liam Payne
Liam's former One Direction bandmates released a joint statement after his death, as well as emotional individual tributes to the tragic star.
They said: We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.
The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.
We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. - Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.
Louis Tomlinson wrote: "His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on.
"Thank you for shaping us Liam.
"I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.
"I wish I got a chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you."
Zayn Malik said: "Liam I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can't help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.
"I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
"When I was missing home as a 17-year-old kid, you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved."
He added: "When it came to the music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense.
"I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.
"I lost a brother when you left us and can't explain to you what I'd give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly.
"I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever".
And Harry Styles wrote: "I am truly devastated by Liam's passing.
"His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.
"Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.
"He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.
"The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.
"My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did."
Niall Horan said: "I'm absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn't feel real.
"Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel - happy and secure.
"All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness.
"We got to live out our wildest dreams together, and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn't happen often in a lifetime."
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