Court Clears Three in Liam Payne Death Case; Two Others Detained
An Argentine court has dismissed negligence charges against three defendants tied to singer Liam Payne's death, while two others face serious narcotics charges.
The appeals court judges ruled that Nores did not have a role in Payne’s “obtaining and consuming alcohol” and that he could not have taken actions to prevent Payne’s death, according to Rolling Stone, which first reported the decision.
Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges
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Payne’s sudden death drew an outpouring of grief around the world from heartbroken fans of One Direction, among the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Argentina court drops charges against three people over Liam Payne death
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The court sided with defense attorneys who contended that Nores had no legal, moral or social duty to care for Payne.
Court drops charges against 3 people tied to the death of singer Liam Payne
ABC News·1M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The ruling drops charges against three key defendants: Rogelio Nores, an Argentine businessman with U.S. citizenship who had accompanied Payne during his trip in Buenos Aires; Gilda Martin, the manager of the CasaSur Hotel in the trendy neighborhood of Palermo where Payne died on Oct. 16; and Esteban Grassi, the hotel’s main receptionist.
An Argentine court drops charges against 3 people tied to the death of singer Liam Payne
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Summary
An Argentine appeals court has dropped charges against three individuals linked to the death of singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony. The court ruled that prosecutors could not establish criminal negligence. However, two other defendants remain in custody, facing allegations of supplying narcotics to Payne. A toxicology report indicated he had a combination of alcohol and drugs in his system at the time of his death, which has drawn global attention and mourning from fans.
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