The charges include manslaughter against hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne's friend Roger Nores. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Pereyra, another hotel staff member, and waiter Braian Paiz are facing accusations of supplying drugs. According to the Argentine legal system, the prosecutor's office is tasked with compiling evidence for presentation to a judge, who will subsequently determine the need for a trial.
Judge Laura Bruniard has indicated that these charges will proceed to the next judicial phase, subject to appeals from the defendants' lawyers. Court documents expose that hotel employee Pereyra allegedly sold Payne cocaine just prior to the fatal incident, while Paiz and his interactions with the singer are similarly under scrutiny.
In related court filings, it is claimed that Payne's friend Nores neglected to provide necessary care in light of the singer's known substance use issues, potentially leading to the fatal event. Hotel manager Martin and receptionist Grassi also face accusations of manslaughter due to their failure to ensure Payne remained safe during his last hours.
Judge Bruniard commented that while the actions of those charged did not appear to be premeditated in intent, their collective decisions created an environment that endangered Payne's life. If convicted, Nores, Martin, and Grassi could face prison sentences ranging from one to five years for manslaughter, while the consequences for those accused of drug dealing could extend from four to 15 years.
In defense of his client Paiz, lawyer Fernando Madeo Facente underscored that his client did not resist police inquiry and cooperated fully. The defense argues that the allegations of drug dealing during the encounter with Payne lack solid evidence and mischaracterize their relationship.
Following toxicology tests, medical reports concluded that Liam Payne's death stemmed from multiple traumatic injuries and significant internal bleeding as a result of the fall and that he may have been unconscious at the time of the incident. Previous statements from both friends and hotel staff confirm that they had called emergency services in reaction to his deteriorating state before the fatal event occurred.
Ultimately, Payne, who shot to fame with the beloved boy band One Direction and continued his musical career as a solo artist, died amidst a whirlwind of controversies. His funeral, held last month in Amersham, was attended by close friends and former bandmates, marking the end of a tragic chapter in the life of a star who captivated millions.
Judge Laura Bruniard has indicated that these charges will proceed to the next judicial phase, subject to appeals from the defendants' lawyers. Court documents expose that hotel employee Pereyra allegedly sold Payne cocaine just prior to the fatal incident, while Paiz and his interactions with the singer are similarly under scrutiny.
In related court filings, it is claimed that Payne's friend Nores neglected to provide necessary care in light of the singer's known substance use issues, potentially leading to the fatal event. Hotel manager Martin and receptionist Grassi also face accusations of manslaughter due to their failure to ensure Payne remained safe during his last hours.
Judge Bruniard commented that while the actions of those charged did not appear to be premeditated in intent, their collective decisions created an environment that endangered Payne's life. If convicted, Nores, Martin, and Grassi could face prison sentences ranging from one to five years for manslaughter, while the consequences for those accused of drug dealing could extend from four to 15 years.
In defense of his client Paiz, lawyer Fernando Madeo Facente underscored that his client did not resist police inquiry and cooperated fully. The defense argues that the allegations of drug dealing during the encounter with Payne lack solid evidence and mischaracterize their relationship.
Following toxicology tests, medical reports concluded that Liam Payne's death stemmed from multiple traumatic injuries and significant internal bleeding as a result of the fall and that he may have been unconscious at the time of the incident. Previous statements from both friends and hotel staff confirm that they had called emergency services in reaction to his deteriorating state before the fatal event occurred.
Ultimately, Payne, who shot to fame with the beloved boy band One Direction and continued his musical career as a solo artist, died amidst a whirlwind of controversies. His funeral, held last month in Amersham, was attended by close friends and former bandmates, marking the end of a tragic chapter in the life of a star who captivated millions.
