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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?
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12-02-2025
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Liam Payne's Father Reportedly Tried To Have Him Committed Before His Tragic Death
's father, Geoff, reportedly made a desperate attempt to have his son committed to a psychiatric treatment center in the months leading up to his tragic passing at the age of 31. Geoff took action after the former One Direction star was hospitalized in a "serious condition" in April 2024, doing everything he could to safeguard Liam Payne. According to Rolling Stone, sources claim that Liam started the year in a 'fragile state' and checked into a rehab facility in Spain around the same time he released what would become his final single, "Teardrops." However, he allegedly left treatment before completing the program. In the weeks that followed, he relapsed, prompting his father to intervene. Despite Geoff's attempts to have Liam admitted to a psychiatric treatment center, the singer reportedly refused to go. Concerns over Liam's well-being extended beyond his family. According to the report, his team expressed serious doubts about his ability to handle a planned tour in South America, believing he was 'in no shape to be on the road.' Liam also missed multiple key promotional opportunities for "Teardrops," including scheduled interviews, performances, and events. By September 2024, just one month before his passing, Liam was dropped by his U.S. label, Universal Republic. A source told Rolling Stone, '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.' Despite these setbacks, those close to Liam reportedly believed he was in a better place around that time. He had been living at a polo club in Wellington, Florida, where he spent his days songwriting, drawing, horseback riding, and playing polo. 'Liam was playing polo and looked good,' Geoff recalled in a witness statement provided to Argentine prosecutors. In a shocking turn of events, Geoff now faces a $10 million defamation lawsuit filed by his late son's friend, Rogelio 'Roger' Nores, who claims he has been made a scapegoat for Liam's death. Nores was among the last people to see Liam alive on October 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires, where the singer tragically fell from a third-floor hotel balcony at the CasaSur Palmero hotel. Last month, Nores was charged with manslaughter for allegedly having 'abandoned him [Liam] to his luck knowing that he was incapable of fending for himself and knowing that he [Liam] suffered from multiple addictions.' Judge Laura Bruniard ruled that Nores 'failed to fulfill his duties of care, assistance, and help' toward Liam. In addition to Nores, four others—including the hotel manager, a hotel worker, a receptionist, and a waiter—have also been charged in connection to the singer's death. Now, Nores is fighting back, alleging that Geoff's statements to Argentine authorities caused 'irreparable damage' to his reputation. The lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach, Florida, accuses Geoff of making 'misleading, false, and defamatory' claims in sworn statements to Buenos Aires police, which Nores says led directly to his arrest. Geoff allegedly told police that Nores and Liam's girlfriend, , acted as the singer's nurses and were responsible for his care. Nores insists he was simply a friend and never agreed to be Liam's caretaker. Geoff claimed that Nores took Liam to a new psychiatrist in Florida after his previous doctor, Dr. Rhaidy, resigned. According to Geoff, Nores allegedly misled the new doctor about Liam's struggles with alcohol and drugs to obtain psychiatric medication. Nores, however, denies this, stating that no such doctor existed and that Geoff's statement is '100 percent fiction.' Geoff reportedly stated that Liam could not be left alone, did not have his own phone, and could only be contacted through Kate or Nores. Nores refutes this, saying Liam was frequently alone and always had access to his phone, except for a few days after it was broken during an argument with Kate. Nores' legal team is now demanding that Geoff retract and correct his statements to Argentine authorities, arguing that his 'false' declarations directly resulted in the manslaughter charge against him. According to the lawsuit, 'Defendant Geoff's false Relevant Contents of the Two Sworn Declarations were and are the proximate cause of the Plaintiff's injury and damages including damage to Plaintiff's reputation.' The writ further claims that Geoff 'knew or should have known' that his statements would cause harm to Nores' reputation, not only in Palm Beach but 'globally in all respects.' In a surprising twist, Nores has stated that all 'net financial proceeds' from the lawsuit will be donated to Liam's son, Bear. As the legal battle unfolds, questions continue to swirl around Liam's final months, his struggles with addiction, and the circumstances leading up to his tragic passing.
