Five people have been charged in Argentina following the death of Liam Payne, who fell from his third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 while under the influence of drugs.

The charged individuals and their alleged roles:

Drug Supply Charges (4-15 years if convicted):

• Ezequiel Pereyra (hotel employee): Allegedly sold pink cocaine to Payne on October 15-16
• Braian Paiz (waiter): Allegedly sold cocaine to Payne twice on October 14

Manslaughter Charges (1-5 years if convicted):

• Roger Nores (Payne's friend): Failed to provide necessary care and assistance
• Gilda Martin (hotel manager): Failed to prevent Payne from being taken to his dangerous hotel room
• Esteban Grassi (receptionist): Ordered others to drag Payne to his room instead of seeking medical help

Judge Laura Bruniard stated that while Nores, Martin, and Grassi didn't intend Payne's death, their actions contributed to the risk. The two drug suppliers have been taken into custody.

The substance known as 'pink cocaine' or 'tusi' in Argentina can contain various drugs including ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and xylazine.

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