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Liam Payne’s Death: Friend Faces Continued Investigation
Despite initially claiming no charges against him, a judge has authorized prosecutors to continue their investigation into Roger Nores’ potential role in Liam Payne’s death. Nores allegedly left Payne alone an hour before his fatal fall.
Prosecution Moves Forward
The national prosecutors in Argentina have been granted the authority to proceed with their inquiry into Nores’ involvement. This comes despite Nores’ attorney’s plea to have the case handled by local prosecutors.
Conflicting Accounts
Nores maintains that Payne was well when he left him at 4 PM at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. However, prosecutors allege that Payne had been drinking heavily, taking cocaine, and hiring prostitutes prior to his death.
Timeline of Events
According to prosecutors, Payne drank whiskey for breakfast, hired prostitutes, and did cocaine before hotel staff forced him to his room minutes before his fall.
Additional Suspects
Two other individuals are also facing charges for allegedly providing drugs to Payne.
Ongoing Case
Authorities have confiscated Nores’ passport, indicating that he will likely remain in Argentina during the investigation.
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