Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores is suing the singer's dad for alleged defamation. Nores was charged with manslaughter in connection to Payne's death.

Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores has sued Liam Payne's father Geoff for defamation. In a complaint filed on Wednesday, Jan. 16, Nores claims he "did not have a legal duty to Liam" and that his friendship with the musician was misrepresented to an Argentine prosecutor.

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.