Three people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne's death in Buenos Aires, Argentina, including his close friend Rogelio 'Roger' Nores and two hotel employees.

The former One Direction singer fell from a hotel balcony at age 31. Investigations revealed he had consumed alcohol, cocaine, and antidepressants before his death. Nores faces charges of "abandoning a person followed by death," which carries a potential 5-15 year prison sentence.

Nores denies the allegations, claiming he visited Payne three times that day and left just 40 minutes before the incident, with Payne surrounded by others in the lobby. However, authorities maintain he failed to inform Payne's family about his relapse.

The hotel employees are charged with facilitating access to controlled substances and failing to intervene during Payne's distress. Prosecutor Andrea Esteban Madrea's 180-page report details the timeline and evidence leading to these charges.

Payne's body has been returned to the UK, where a private funeral is planned. Fellow One Direction members and his partner Kate Cassidy are expected to attend. The investigation continues as authorities examine the circumstances and potential negligence surrounding his final hours.

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