Liam Payne's friend sues star's dad for $10million in damages over 'defamation'

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Rogelio "Roger" Nores, a close friend of the late singer Liam Payne, is suing Geoff Payne, Liam's father, for defamation. Rolling Stone has reported that according to a new lawsuit, Nores claims Geoff made perjurious statements to an Argentinian prosecutor which were both false and damaging, leading to over $10 million in losses.Nores disputes the assertions that he had any role in Liam's care or provided him with drugs. "All the proceeds will be donated to my friend's son," Nores said, insisting he was merely a friend to Liam, who he describes as "an independent, brilliant, respectful free man."Nores also stated: "Geoff needs to backtrack on his [sworn] statement as he very well knows I wasn't Liam's nurse or caretaker.

Liam, who I miss every day, was my dear friend and an independent, brilliant, respectful free man who did whatever he wanted whenever he wanted."The suit emphasises that despite the statements being made abroad, they resulted in damages in Palm Beach County/Florida.

Liam Payne died following a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, and an autopsy showed a variety of drugs in his system.

While Argentine authorities have charged Nores and others with manslaughter, accusing them of negligence leading to Liam's death, Nores stands firm on his innocence and has promised to give any money won in the lawsuit to Liam's son, Bear, reports the Mirror.