Riger Nores, Liam Payne’s friend, has been cleared of all criminal charges after being accused of abandoning the One Direction singer, despite knowing about his health and drug addiction. (Instagram)
Liam Payne’s passing in 2024 sent shockwaves across the industry. Following an investigation into his untimely passing, his long-time friend, Rogelio Luis ‘Roger’ Nores, was charged with abandoning Payne despite knowing about his addiction. Now, according to recent reports, the man has been completely cleared of all criminal charges filed against him.
Rogelio Luis Nores cleared of criminal charges in Liam Payne’s case
Rogelio Luis Nores, who had been accused of abandoning Payne despite knowing about his addiction, has been cleared of all criminal charges recently. According to a report shared by The New York Post, the earlier ruling and dismissal of charges was upheld after the prosecutors decided not to appeal the court’s dismissal. This made the ruling final, with all criminal charges against Nores dropped completely.His defence attorney issued a statement that read, “There is no chance that Nores will be brought back into the case. The court was clear in its ruling that cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.” Throughout the case, his legal aid repeatedly stated that Nores could not have been held responsible for the former One Direction singer’s health and well-being at all times. The statement further added, “Roger never had the duty of caring for Payne, much less caring for his addictions. He was not Liam’s guarantor. He was his friend, not his physician, nurse, or therapist.”
About the initial ruling in favour of Rogelio Luis Nores
On June 9, three appeal judges filed a ruling deciding that the reasoning for dismissing his case was correct. They shared that Payne’s actions were his own, and that Nores cannot be held liable for the other person’s behaviour. Last year in February, he had also been cleared of manslaughter charges after judges found that he was not responsible for what happened to the singer and that he could not have done anything to prevent what went down that day.While he has been cleared of all criminal charges related to Liam Payne’s passing, an investigation into his demise continues to take place, with authorities trying to rule out everything.Liam Payne passed away after he fell from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires in 2024. Following the news of his passing, all of One Direction’s members paid their respects to the icon.Disclaimer: This report is a journalistic account of a recent court development. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on available information, this is not a substitute for the official court order or legal advice. The final ruling, which will be published by the court, is the definitive source of information. This article serves as a report on the current status of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.
