Five individuals have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Charges include manslaughter against hotel staff and a friend, and drug supplying charges against two hotel employees. The investigation revealed toxicology results showing Payne had consumed alcohol and drugs before the fatal incident. Legal proceedings have commenced as Judge Laura Bruniard decides the next steps for the defendants, who face serious prison time if convicted.