Manslaughter Charges Dropped for Liam Payne's Friend and Hotel Staff

An Argentine court ruled that three individuals could not have prevented the singer's death, while two others still face trial for supplying drugs.

Charges against Rogelio 'Roger' Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne, and two hotel employees were dismissed by an Argentine appeals court on Wednesday.
The court determined that Nores and the hotel staff did not act negligently or recklessly and could not have prevented Payne's death, even with extreme precautions.
Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, according to toxicology reports.
Two men accused of supplying cocaine to Payne in the days leading up to his death remain in custody and are awaiting trial.
Nores expressed relief at the ruling and stated his intention to travel to the UK to pay his respects to his late friend.