The family of Liam Payne has released a statement in response to a court decision to dismiss charges related to the singer’s tragic death.
“Liam’s death was an unspeakable tragedy,” his family wrote in a joint statement released on 2 March and reported by the BBC.
“This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him. Liam ought to have had a long life ahead of him. Instead, Bear has lost his father, Geoff and Karen have lost their son, Ruth and Nicola have lost their brother and all of Liam’s friends and fans have lost someone they held very dear.”
On February 20, the Court of Appeals in Argentina dropped manslaughter charges against Payne’s friend, Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores, as well as two hotel workers involved in the incident.
“We understand that the investigation into Liam’s death was absolutely necessary, and the family recognises the work done by the Argentinian authorities,” Payne’s family continued. “However, the family accepts the Court of Appeal’s decision to drop all charges.”
Meanwhile, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Nahuel Paiz, who were accused of selling drugs to Liam Payne on the night of his death, remain in custody awaiting trial.
