Brian Paiz admitted to using drugs with Payne, but denies providing them in exchange for money
The case of Liam Paynewho passed away on October 16, 2024, gained a new development. A man suspected of involvement in the singer’s death was arrested this Friday, 3.
Brian Nahuel Paiz could face four to 15 years in prison for allegedly selling cocaine to Payne. The waiter and his lawyer, Fernando Madeo Facente claim that the accused is innocent.
In November, Paiz admitted to local news program Telefe Noticias that he used drugs with the artist, but denies having provided them or accepting money from him.
Still in December, Facet told the Argentine program Mariana’s diary what Paiz is innocent. “He used drugs for a while, he said it openly,” he declared. “[Paiz e Payne] They talked about many topics. In fact, he is a big fan of One Direction. He has affection and respect for Liam.”
The lawyer continued: “He took advantage of the opportunity, of the meeting at the restaurant where he worked. They exchanged messages, had long and fluid conversations, talked about many topics. At one point, they talked about a meeting, about enjoying time, having fun, have an intimate and private encounter.”
Other suspects
Just over two months after the death of Liam Payneformer member of the boy band One Direction (also formed by Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan), five people were charged in connection with the incident. The information is from Deadline.
Payne was found dead at the age of 31 after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Hotel Casa Sur, located in Palermo, the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires that has the largest green area in the Argentine capital. As the website reported, Argentine media Clarin and Infobae reported that among those accused of culpable homicide is Rogelio “Roger” Noreswho claimed to be a close friend of the singer and was with him on the day of his death.
The hotel manager Gilda Martin and the employees Esteban Grassi, Brian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra were accused of drug supply. Judge of the Criminal and Correctional Court Number 34, Laura Bruniardmoved forward with the processes.
In November 2024, three people were charged with the death of Liam Paynebut were not identified at the time. In a statement, Nores denied any involvement in the incident: “I never abandoned LiamI went to his hotel three times that day and left 40 minutes before it happened. I could never imagine something like this would happen.”
Source: Rollingstone
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