Arrest Made in Drug Case Linked to Liam Payne’s Death

One of the individuals implicated in the drug scandal involving Liam Payne in Argentina has been apprehended. Braian Paiz, a former restaurant server, was taken into custody on Friday in connection to the incident, according to a recent report from CBS News.

Accusations and Arrests

Paiz, along with another individual, has been accused of providing and consuming drugs with Payne, who tragically passed away after a fall from a three-story balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 16. Both suspects were remanded into pre-trial detention by a judicial official on Dec. 30.

Legal Developments

The judge overseeing the case has indicted a total of five defendants, including two hotel managers and Payne’s alleged friend Roger Nores, on charges related to wrongful death.

Hotel Employee Implicated

Paiz was also employed at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires where the tragic incident occurred. According to an investigation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Payne was described as intoxicated and unable to stand in the hotel lobby on the day of his death. Hotel staff reportedly guided him back to his room.

Legal Defense and Controversy

Paiz’s lawyer, Fernando Madeo Facente, has not responded to requests for comment. Both Facente and Paiz have publicly criticized the media for allegedly spreading false information to find a scapegoat at any cost.

Toxicology Report Findings

A toxicology report revealed that Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and an antidepressant in his system before the fatal fall. The prosecutor’s office attributed his death to multiple trauma and internal and external hemorrhaging.

FAQs

Q: What were the substances found in Liam Payne’s system before his death?

A: Alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant were detected in Payne’s body prior to the tragic incident.

Q: Who else was implicated in the legal proceedings related to Liam Payne’s death?

A: Two hotel managers and Payne’s friend Roger Nores were also charged in connection to Payne’s wrongful death.

Q: What was the official cause of Liam Payne’s death according to the prosecutor’s office?

A: The cause of death was determined to be “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage.”

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