Payne, 31, died in October after falling from a Buenos Aires, Argentina, hotel balcony. Toxicology testing previously found Payne had traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system in the 72 hours before his death. "Taking Payne ...

An Argentine judge has charged five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for allegedly having supplied him with drugs.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A judge in Argentina on Monday confirmed that five people have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, several local media outlets reported.

Five people have been charged in connection to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Jessica Levinson, Loyola law professor said a failure to act or respond is a contributing factor to the charges brought against the individuals.

An Argentinian energy tycoon is among the three men slapped with manslaughter charges related to One Direction star Liam Payne’s tragic Oct. 16 death — despite his insistence he did everything he could to keep the troubled singer on the straight and narrow.

The tragic death of Liam Payne in Buenos Aires has led to charges being brought against five people. The charges range from involuntary manslaughter to supplying drugs. The circumstances of his death raise questions about safety and responsibility.