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27-02-2025
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Liam Payne's Blood Alcohol Content At Time of Death Near Lethal Levels
Liam Payne's blood alcohol level was more than three times the limit allowed while driving in the United States at the time of the singer's death from a 40-foot fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October. The results were included in a report from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 released on Friday, which showed that an autopsy found that the former One Direction member and solo star had 'alcohol concentrations of up to 2.7 grams per liter in blood' at the time of his death. While Payne, 31, was not driving at the time, for context, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) in the U.S. for drivers over 21 is 0.08%; 2.7 grams per liter translates to 0.27% BAC, which is more than three times the U.S. driving limit. More from Billboard Netflix to Proceed with 'Building the Band' Series in Wake of Liam Payne's Death Chappell Roan's Iconic 'Hot to Go!' Unitard Sells for $89K in L.A. Wildfire Relief Auction Shane Gillis Deals With the 'SNL' 50th Anniversary Hangover in Hilarious New Promo According to the American Addiction Centers' that BAC can cause, 'confusion, feeling dazed, and disorientation… Sensations of pain will change, so if you fall and seriously hurt yourself, you may not notice, and you are less likely to do anything about it.' Other potential effects include: blackouts, nausea, vomiting and impairment of the gag reflex, 'which could cause choking or aspirating on vomit.' The Cleveland Clinic also notes that while a BAC of 0.15%-0.30% can cause the above symptoms and drowsiness, Payne's measured level was just below the BAC (0.30%-0.40%) that can cause alcohol poisoning, 'a potentially life-threatening condition… [which can cause a] loss of consciousness.' The Argentinian report noted that in addition to the dangerous BAC, the autopsy revealed that Payne — whose death it said was a result of 'multiple trauma and internal and external bleeding' caused by a fall from a three-story hotel balcony — also had cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene and the medication sertraline (Zoloft). The prosecutor's office announced in November that a toxicology report said Payne had 'alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants' in his system when he died on Oct. 16. Last week, an Argentinian court dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with Payne's death. The court cleared the head receptionist at the CasaSur Hotel, Esteban Grassi, Argentinian-American businessman Rogelio Nores, a friend who accompanied Payne on the trip, and Gilda Martin, the hotel's manager. Grassi made two emergency calls prior to the deadly accident, first reporting that a guest was 'trashing the entire room' and later expressing concerns that the guest 'may be in danger.' In a recent Rolling Stone exposé, Payne's former girlfriend, model Maya Henry, described the singer's longtime struggles with depression and addiction, saying he became 'someone unrecognizable' when he was using substances. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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26-02-2025
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Liam Payne's blood-alcohol content was 4 times the legal limit when he died
Liam Payne's blood-alcohol content was four times the legal limit when he died. The singer was confirmed to have 'alcohol concentrations of up to 2.7 grams per liter in blood at the time of death,' according to a press release by the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 from Friday. Per 2.7 grams per liter equals .27 percent in blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which could lead to confusion, feeling dazed and disorientation. The legal limit in Argentina, where Payne died, is 0.05 percent. The former One Direction member was also confirmed to have 'cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene and the medication sertraline' in his system, per officials. Payne died on Oct. 16, 2024, after falling off the balcony of his third-story room at Casa Sur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. He was 31. An autopsy report confirmed he died from multiple traumas that led to internal and external bleeding, including a cranial fracture, while trying to escape his hotel room via the balcony. It was reported he passed out while climbing the balcony after employees locked him in his room for acting erratically throughout the day. A toxicology report also revealed he had multiple drugs in his system, including the recreational drug pink cocaine, when he died, which could have caused him to lose consciousness. Three months later, five people were arrested and charged for their alleged roles in his death, per documents obtained by Page Six. Hotel manager Gilda Martin; receptionist Esteban Grassi, who made the 911 call moments before Payne's death; and the singer's friend Rogelio 'Roger' Nores were charged with manslaughter. Meanwhile, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra were charged with supplying drugs to Payne, who had been in and out of rehab over his addiction. Although Martin, Grassi and Nores had their charges dropped, the prosecutor's office announced Friday that Paiz confirmed he had supplied Payne with drugs in exchange for money. Although he had initially denied the claims and alleged he supplied Payne the drugs for free after spending the night together, judges in the case said that 'the evidence gathered reveals the onerous nature of the deliveries and enables the confirmation of the prosecution ordered by the previous instance.' Per security camera footage, 'Payne went down to reception to ask for money' in the early hours of Oct. 14. And after examining their text messages, Payne had told Paiz that he had '100 US dollars' when the latter said that 'the guy with the cigar just answered me, come later if you want.' A police report made at Paiz's address also confirmed that 'all the inhabitants/families of the place have as their main livelihood the sale of narcotic material.' Payne was laid to rest on Nov. 20 in a funeral attended by his family, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, the mother of his son, Cheryl Cole, and his former One Direction bandmates: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
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26-02-2025
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Liam Payne's Blood Alcohol Content At Time of Death Near Lethal Levels
Liam Payne's blood alcohol level was more than three times the limit allowed while driving in the United States at the time of the singer's death from a 40-foot fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October. The results were included in a report from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 released on Friday, which showed that an autopsy found that the former One Direction member and solo star had 'alcohol concentrations of up to 2.7 grams per liter in blood' at the time of his death. While Payne, 31, was not driving at the time, for context, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) in the U.S. for drivers over 21 is 0.08%; 2.7 grams per liter translates to 0.27% BAC, which is more than three times the U.S. driving limit. More from Billboard Netflix to Proceed with 'Building the Band' Series in Wake of Liam Payne's Death Tia Ray to Perform at 2025 SXSW Music Festival Here Are the Lyrics to Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' According to the American Addiction Centers' that BAC can cause, 'confusion, feeling dazed, and disorientation… Sensations of pain will change, so if you fall and seriously hurt yourself, you may not notice, and you are less likely to do anything about it.' Other potential effects include: blackouts, nausea, vomiting and impairment of the gag reflex, 'which could cause choking or aspirating on vomit.' The Cleveland Clinic also notes that while a BAC of 0.15%-0.30% can cause the above symptoms and drowsiness, Payne's measured level was just below the BAC (0.30%-0.40%) that can cause alcohol poisoning, 'a potentially life-threatening condition… [which can cause a] loss of consciousness.' The Argentinian report noted that in addition to the dangerous BAC, the autopsy revealed that Payne — whose death it said was a result of 'multiple trauma and internal and external bleeding' caused by a fall from a three-story hotel balcony — also had cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene and the medication sertraline (Zoloft). The prosecutor's office announced in November that a toxicology report said Payne had 'alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants' in his system when he died on Oct. 16. Last week, an Argentinian court dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with Payne's death. The court cleared the head receptionist at the CasaSur Hotel, Esteban Grassi, Argentinian-American businessman Rogelio Nores, a friend who accompanied Payne on the trip, and Gilda Martin, the hotel's manager. Grassi made two emergency calls prior to the deadly accident, first reporting that a guest was 'trashing the entire room' and later expressing concerns that the guest 'may be in danger.' In a recent Rolling Stone exposé, Payne's former girlfriend, model Maya Henry, described the singer's longtime struggles with depression and addiction, saying he became 'someone unrecognizable' when he was using substances. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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26-02-2025
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Liam Payne's Blood Alcohol Concentration Was Points Away From Poisoning Before His Death
More details about Liam Payne's final moments have been released, specifically his alcohol concentration levels. According to the report released by the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14, the late One Direction star consumed one too many bottles of liquor before his fatal fall. Liam Payne tragically died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Five people were later charged in connection with his accidental death; however, three have since been cleared of the charges. The blood alcohol concentration report revealed Liam had an alcohol concentration of up to 2.7 grams per liter in his blood. notes that a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 2.7 grams per liter equates to 0.27%, a dangerous level that can cause severe symptoms like confusion, disorientation, and feeling dazed. Liam's alcohol content before his death could have resulted in alcohol poisoning if he had consumed more and reached BAC levels of 0.3% or above. Meanwhile, anything higher, like BAC levels of 0.4%, could lead to fatal consequences. Additionally, the report revealed Liam had "cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene, and the medication sertraline" in his system. The toxicology tests from the time of his death confirmed the singer had consumed a cocktail of drugs, including cocaine, crack, ketamine, and alcohol, per TMZ. Earlier this month, The Blast reported that sources had shed light on Liam's mental state before his heartbreaking demise. They claimed his father, Geoff, had tried to get him professional help following his concerning behavior. Liam allegedly started 2024 in a "fragile state" and checked into a rehab facility in Spain. The timing coincided with the release of his final single, "Teardrops." Unfortunately, for undisclosed reasons, the late entertainer checked himself out before completing his treatment. Leaving early turned out to be an unwise decision as Liam allegedly relapsed weeks later, forcing Geoff to intervene. Despite the father's desperate attempts to get his son admitted to a psychiatric treatment center, Liam reportedly refused to go. Geoff was not the only person worried about Liam's wellbeing, as insiders claimed his team had doubted his ability to handle a planned tour in South America. They allegedly believed he was "in no shape to be on the road." Liam gave them several reasons to be concerned, per sources, including missing key promotional opportunities for "Teardrops," like scheduled interviews, performances, and events. Besides the singer's team, his US label Universal Republic echoed similar sentiments. The label ended its contract with Liam in September 2024, a month before his tragic fall. An informant shed light on Universal Republic's decision, "It was decided by the label, given these factors combined with concerns for his health, to terminate the working relationship rather than further release music." Liam's pal, Rogelio "Roger" Nores, was among the last people to see the singer alive before he fell from a third-floor hotel balcony. The latter was charged with manslaughter alongside four others, including the hotel manager, a hotel worker, a receptionist, and a waiter. As for Nores' alleged crimes, he "abandoned [Liam] to his luck, knowing that he was incapable of fending for himself and knowing that [Liam] suffered from multiple addictions." Judge Laura Bruniard also ruled that Nores had failed to fulfill his duty of care to Liam. The charge did not sit right with Liam's pal, who filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Geoff for allegedly making him the scapegoat in his son's death. He accused Geoff of making "false" declarations to Argentine authorities that sparked his manslaughter charge. Days earlier, The Blast shared that three of the five people charged in connection to Liam's death have been cleared of all charges. The list included Nores and two hotel employees, whom the court ruled could not be held accountable for the singer's fall. Nores happily celebrated the ruling, telling sources: "Glad this is finally over. I'm happy I'm now going to be able to travel to the UK and say goodbye to my friend." His attorney, Rafael Cuneo Libarona, echoed similar sentiments, saying: "We have always maintained that Rogelio Nores was not responsible for Liam Payne's death. He was only his friend and had no duty or legal obligation to ensure his safety." The other two men connected with Liam's death, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz, remain in police custody while awaiting trial. The pair were accused of supplying the deceased with cocaine on the night of his death and could receive from 4 to 15 years if convicted. How will Liam Payne's death-related case end?
