In the aftermath of Liam Payne's tragic death, his friend Roger Nores has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne, Liam's father, alleging that false statements made by him to Argentine authorities mischaracterized their relationship and resulted in severe reputational harm.
Defamation Lawsuit Emerges Amidst Tragedy of Liam Payne's Death
Defamation Lawsuit Emerges Amidst Tragedy of Liam Payne's Death
Roger Nores, a friend of late singer Liam Payne, files a defamation suit against Payne's father, claiming false statements impacted his reputation.
Roger Nores, a close friend of the late Liam Payne, has taken legal action by filing a defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne, Liam's father, in a Florida court. This move comes following the tragic death of the One Direction star, who passed away at the age of 31 from injuries sustained in a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. As a result of this incident, five individuals, including Nores, were charged with manslaughter, with Argentine prosecutors claiming that Nores had "abandoned" Payne and failed in his duty of care.
In his lawsuit, Nores asserts that Geoff Payne made "false" statements to officials in Argentina, which were echoed in various media outlets. He contends these declarations included significant omissions and were not based on personal knowledge. The statements in question addressed Liam's struggles with addiction and the alleged care he received from his girlfriend Kate Cassidy and Nores.
Nores seeks to clarify his relationship with Liam, asserting that while they shared a close friendship, he had "never had a legal duty of care" towards the singer, who was an independent adult capable of making his own choices. The lawsuit further details how the remarks made by Geoff Payne have created an overwhelmingly negative impact on Nores' reputation and led to "extensive damages."
Notably, the legal complaint made it clear that any financial proceeds from the case would be donated to Bear, the son of Liam Payne and his former partner, Cheryl. This public display of support for Liam’s child follows a heart-wrenching funeral attended by many of his friends and former bandmates, leaving the legacy of the One Direction member very much alive in the collective consciousness of fans and loved ones.
As the UK inquest into Liam Payne’s death has been adjourned until November 6 for a pre-inquest review, the possibility of further developments in this high-profile case continues to generate public interest. Meanwhile, Nores' efforts to clear his name underscore the complex aftermath of the tragedy that shook the music world.
