Argentine Court Clears Three in Liam Payne Death Investigation

An Argentine appeals court has dismissed involuntary homicide charges against three individuals linked to the death of singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October. Charges were dropped against Rogelio Nores, a businessman and friend of Payne, as well as the hotel manager and the head receptionist, with the court concluding that there was insufficient evidence of negligence. Meanwhile, two other suspects remain in custody, accused of supplying drugs to Payne, who had alcohol, cocaine, and antidepressants in his system at the time of his death. The court ruled that the defendants did not have a legal duty to care for Payne, who was left alone while intoxicated. The ongoing legal proceedings against the two remaining suspects could lead to significant prison sentences if convicted. Payne's death has drawn widespread grief from fans and former bandmates, highlighting the challenges of substance abuse faced by many in the entertainment industry.