Overview

• Roger Nores has voluntarily withdrawn his $10 million defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne, father of the late Liam Payne, as of April 9, 2025.
• The lawsuit alleged that Geoff Payne made false statements to Argentine authorities, implicating Nores in responsibility for Liam’s care at the time of his death.
• Nores stated he dropped the case because he no longer wishes to fight and wants to focus on more productive matters.
• The case was dismissed without prejudice, leaving the option open for Nores to refile the lawsuit in the future, though he has indicated he does not plan to do so.
• Liam Payne passed away in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, sparking ongoing legal and emotional challenges for those involved.