Liam Payne's Friend Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Singer's Father

As legal disputes arise following Liam Payne's tragic passing, his friend Roger Nores is suing the singer's father for defamation.

In a striking turn of events following the untimely death of One Direction's Liam Payne, his friend Roger Nores has initiated legal proceedings against Geoff Payne, the singer's father, in a Florida court. This defamation lawsuit emerges after Nores was named in the legal investigations surrounding the 31-year-old star's passing, which occurred in November after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Geoff Payne previously made statements to Argentine authorities suggesting that Nores "abandoned" his son in a critical time, a claim linked to the singer's struggles with addiction. Mr. Nores, currently facing manslaughter charges, refutes these allegations, contending that he had no legal obligation towards Payne and that their friendship was misrepresented.

In his lawsuit, filed Wednesday, Nores argues that Geoff's assertions, reportedly shared with various media outlets, were not only untrue but had also "devastating" repercussions on his reputation. Nores insisted that Liam was an adult fully capable of making his own decisions and added that he did not act in a caretaker role.

The complaint specifies that any monetary gains from the lawsuit will be redirected to Bear, Liam's son, whom he had with singer Cheryl. Their relationship, marked by celebrity connections, emotional tributes, and shared grief among mourning fans and friends, is now troubled by these legal disputes.

As the inquest into Liam Payne's death remains a topic of public interest, it has been adjourned pending a review scheduled for November 6. Further developments are anticipated as this case progresses, impacting many lives intertwined with the late star's legacy.