Liam Payne's death sparks legal drama: Family pursues justice amid shocking hotel footage

The heartbreaking saga surrounding Liam Payne¡¯s untimely death has taken a new twist as his family gears up for legal action. The former One Direction star tragically passed away on October 16 after a fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. But now, his family is determined to uncover the truth¡ªand seek justice.

Page Six reports that the Payne family, represented by renowned music industry lawyer Richard Bray, has transferred their legal interests to a local law firm in Buenos Aires. This move sets the stage for private criminal action against those they believe contributed to Payne¡¯s demise.

Staffs handling Liam Payne in new photos

In a bombshell revelation, newly released photographs reportedly show hotel staff manhandling Payne and forcibly shutting him in his room shortly before his fall. Prosecutors have charged two hotel employees with allegedly supplying him drugs, while a friend is under scrutiny for failing to intervene.

Criminal lawyer Nicolas Durrieu weighed in on the situation, stating that if staff abandoned Payne in a dangerous state, they could face aggravated abandonment charges, carrying sentences of up to 15 years. Meanwhile, charges for manslaughter could result in five years of prison, while drug distribution convictions could lead to 12 years behind bars.

Adding fuel to the fire, footage from the police report shows Payne attempting to escape his hotel room moments before his fall. A source close to the investigation revealed that Payne was desperate to leave his room and head back downstairs, but staff used a master key to force him back inside.

Liam Payne's fans shocked

This shocking development has left fans and family alike grappling with questions. A source reportedly close to the Payne family claimed they were "100% sure" his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, along with his siblings, would pursue justice relentlessly.

Argentina¡¯s legal system empowers victims¡¯ families to lead private criminal investigations, potentially working independently from prosecutors. With the family¡¯s resolve and mounting evidence, this case is set to take a dramatic turn.

For Payne¡¯s fans, his tragic end feels like a wound that keeps reopening. While the investigation continues, his loved ones are on a mission to ensure the star¡¯s legacy isn¡¯t overshadowed by unanswered questions and alleged negligence.

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