Geoff Payne, the father of Liam Payne, is being sued for defamation by the late singer’s friend Roger Nores. The former One Direction star died in October 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires and now his friend Roger – who was with him in the Argentinian city – has decided to take his late friend’s dad to court.

Roger Nores alleges Geoff Payne misrepresented his friendship with Liam Payne to a prosecutor, insists he “did not have a legal duty to Liam."

Here’s an easy-to-read explanation of who Roger Nores actually is, how he’s been linked to Liam Payne’s death, and why he’s now suing Liam Payne’s dad. His full name is Rogelio Nores. He’s 35, and a millionaire Argentinian businessman.