It’s been over a month since the One Direction star tragically fell to his death at the CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
And mystery still shrouds Liam Payne’s death, with his family and fans desperate for answers concerning the circumstances surrounding that tragic night on October.16.
Three people have so far been arrested in connection with his death, and it’s been reported that his family are poised to take legal action against anyone connected to his death.
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The Statesman reported that legal representatives for the family have begun formal proceedings with famed music lawyer Richard Bray, who is reportedly acting on behalf of the family, appearing in court in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
While local prosecutors have ruled out self-harm or external assault, there have been other disturbing allegations surfacing.
Hotel staff are accused of man-handling the singer and forcibly locking him in his room ahead of his fatal fall. A source said that Liam was desperate to get out of his room ahead of falling to his death.
The insider claimed to the outlet: “Its clear Liam was trying to get downstairs; he didnt want to stay inside.” Two hotel staff members have been charged with supplying Payne with drugs, while a friend of the star’s has been accused by prosecutors of failing to assist him.
Liam was laid to rest in a funeral held in Buckinghamshire, England on November.20, after his dad Geoff Payne brought his body back from Argentina.
Harrowing photos showed Liam’s former bandmates – Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson reunite for the first time in nine years for the devastating occasion.
Also seen in attendance at the intimate gathering was Liam’s ex Cheryl Cole, 41, whom he shared seven-year-old son Bear with.
Liam’s American girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who left Argentina days before Liam’s tragic death, was also pictured at the event, as she was flanked by Liz Hurley’s son, Damian.
Tributes and well-wishes have been pouring in for the star around the globe, with candlelight vigils being held and some Directioners even getting Liam’s famous arrow tattoo inked on them in a touching tribute.
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