Suspect in Liam Payne case denies drug involvement as investigation continues

Liam Payne, a former One Direction singer, died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in October. An ongoing investigation has identified three suspects, including Braian Nahuel Paiz, who denies supplying drugs to Payne. Paiz claims he met Payne twice at his restaurant and spent time with him before the fall. He stated that Payne was already under the influence of drugs when they met and that he did not provide any narcotics. Prosecutors have charged the suspects with abandonment and drug-related offenses. Early toxicology reports indicated multiple substances in Payne's system, but investigators have ruled out third-party involvement and self-harm.