**Roger Nores claims that false allegations made by Geoff Payne have caused severe damage to his reputation.**
**Liam Payne's Friend Initiates Defamation Lawsuit Against Singer's Father**
**Liam Payne's Friend Initiates Defamation Lawsuit Against Singer's Father**
**The legal battle emerges amidst ongoing investigations into tragic circumstances surrounding Payne's death.**
In a startling turn of events following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, his friend Roger Nores has filed a defamation lawsuit against the singer's father, Geoff Payne, in Florida. The suit arises from statements made by Geoff to Argentine authorities after Liam's untimely demise at age 31 due to "multiple trauma" suffered from a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires.
In the aftermath, five individuals faced charges, including Nores, who was accused of manslaughter, with prosecutors alleging that he "abandoned" Liam. In his legal complaint, Nores contends that Geoff made "false" statements regarding the events leading to Liam's death while failing to convey accurate personal knowledge of the situation.
Notable claims in the suit center around Geoff's assertions about Liam's alleged addictions, which purportedly necessitated the care of his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and Nores. However, Nores argues that he shared a genuine friendship with Liam and never had any legal obligation to care for him, asserting, "Liam was an independent adult who made his own decisions."
The lawsuit points out that Geoff's public declarations have inflicted catastrophic damage on Nores' reputation. Furthermore, the filing has pledged that any financial compensation awarded from the case will be donated to Bear, Liam's son, whom he shares with singer Cheryl Cole.
Cheryl was among the many celebrities at Payne's funeral, which took place in November, attended by former bandmates including Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. As investigations continue, the UK inquest into Liam's death remains suspended until a pre-inquest review set for November 6.
Both Roger Nores and Geoff Payne have not yet publicly commented on the unfolding legal matters.
In the aftermath, five individuals faced charges, including Nores, who was accused of manslaughter, with prosecutors alleging that he "abandoned" Liam. In his legal complaint, Nores contends that Geoff made "false" statements regarding the events leading to Liam's death while failing to convey accurate personal knowledge of the situation.
Notable claims in the suit center around Geoff's assertions about Liam's alleged addictions, which purportedly necessitated the care of his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and Nores. However, Nores argues that he shared a genuine friendship with Liam and never had any legal obligation to care for him, asserting, "Liam was an independent adult who made his own decisions."
The lawsuit points out that Geoff's public declarations have inflicted catastrophic damage on Nores' reputation. Furthermore, the filing has pledged that any financial compensation awarded from the case will be donated to Bear, Liam's son, whom he shares with singer Cheryl Cole.
Cheryl was among the many celebrities at Payne's funeral, which took place in November, attended by former bandmates including Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. As investigations continue, the UK inquest into Liam's death remains suspended until a pre-inquest review set for November 6.
Both Roger Nores and Geoff Payne have not yet publicly commented on the unfolding legal matters.
