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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.

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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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The charges dropped were related to criminal negligence.

The two other defendants are facing serious narcotics charges, specifically allegations of supplying narcotics to Liam Payne.

A toxicology report indicated that Liam Payne had a combination of alcohol and drugs in his system at the time of his death.

Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony.

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