Liam Payne's father sued staggering sum of £10million for defamation
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Rogelio "Roger" Nores, a close friend of the late singer Liam Payne, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne, Liam's father. In a new lawsuit, according to reports from Rolling Stone, Nores asserts that Geoff's sworn statements to an Argentinian prosecutor investigating Liam’s death were false and defamatory, causing him over $10 million in damages.
Nores alleges that Geoff made false statements implicating him in Liam's death, including claims that Nores was responsible for Liam's care and provided him with drugs. Nores denies these allegations, stating he was merely a friend and had no caregiving responsibilities.
"All the proceeds will be donated to my friend’s son," Nores told the publication. Nores added: "Geoff needs to backtrack on his [sworn] statement as he very well knows I wasn’t Liam’s nurse or caretaker. Liam, who I miss every day, was my dear friend and an independent, brilliant, respectful free man who did whatever he wanted whenever he wanted.”.
The lawsuit states that, despite Geoff’s statements being made in another country, they were “accessed by individuals in the Palm Beach County/Florida area” and caused harm there. Liam died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, with an autopsy revealing a mix of drugs in his system. Argentine authorities have charged Nores and others with manslaughter, alleging they failed to prevent the tragedy. Nores maintains his innocence and intends to donate any lawsuit proceeds to Liam's son, Bear.
