Published 10:40 IST, November 8th 2024
Liam Payne Death: 2 Arrested, Businessman And Singer's Friend Charged With Abandonment
Liam Payne’s friend, a hotel employee, and an alleged drug dealer have been charged in connection with the former One Direction member’s death.
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Liam Payne's Death: former One Direction member’s untimely demise at 31 on October 16, sent shockwaves across world. former One Direction member tragically fell from a third-floor balcony at Casa Sur hotel in Argentina. As trdy is under investigation, new revelations have been me with time. Earlier in month, autopsy report of For You singer revealed that he h consumed intoxicating substances before his death. Following this, w Liam Payne’s friend, a hotel employee and an alleged drug dealer have been charged in connection.
Liam Payne’s friend faces abandonment charge in singer’s death case
After nearly a month of investigation, Liam Payne’s friend, a hotel employee, and an alleged drug dealer have been charged in connection with former One Direction member’s death, National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed in a press release on Wednesday. friend, who remains unidentified but reportedly claimed to be Payne’s manr, faces charges of abandonment for allegedly failing to inform Payne’s family of his drug relapse, according to La Nación.
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When Payne fell to his death on October 16, police reportedly attempted to reach Argentine businessman via a contact number provided by hotel manment, but he did t answer. Later, a lawyer from a prominent firm reportedly arrived to inquire about potential charges against friend, prompting businessman to testify as a witness.
Liam Payne’s friend to be jailed for 15 years for t taking care of him: Report
A judge has ruled that friend allegedly neglected his duty of care towards Payne, and w faces a potential sentence of five to 15 years in prison for abandonment. Meanwhile, charges have been filed against a hotel employee and an alleged drug dealer for supplying narcotics to Payne. identities of two suspects remain undisclosed.
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Payne h been staying at CasaSur Palermo hotel with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, before his tragic fall from hotel room balcony. Cassidy h left Argentina several days earlier. Police have been investigating hotel closely since pop star’s death. Earlier this week, TMZ reported that authorities conducted raids to gar evidence against three suspects. During ir search, police reportedly examined hotel lockers, reviewed security foot, and collected documents and videos from lobby and courtyard.
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10:40 IST, November 8th 2024