The CasaSur Palermo hotel manager who placed the 911 call shortly before Liam Payne’s death is now facing charges.
Additionally, Gilda Agustina Martín, the operations manager at the Buenos Aires hotel, has been named in the case.
Payne, the former One Direction star, tragically died on October 16 after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room at the CasaSur Palermo hotel.
Surveillance footage revealed chaotic moments leading up to his death, including hotel employees forcibly escorting him back to his room from the lobby.
Witness accounts and evidence suggest that Payne, who had reportedly been locked in his room, may have attempted to escape via the balcony.
Items such as a crossbody bag and a New York Yankees hat were discovered near his body, while a bag containing drug paraphernalia was found on a balcony below.
Payne’s death shocked fans and colleagues worldwide.
Known for his candidness about his struggles with addiction, the singer’s tragic passing highlighted the complexities of fame and personal battles.
He was laid to rest in a private funeral in the UK, attended by his former One Direction bandmates: Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
Although the exact charges against Grassi and Martín remain unclear, court documents filed on Monday indicate they are being notified of their involvement according to legal documents reviewed by Page Six.
“Since there is sufficient reason to suspect that they have participated in the investigated act, we ask that the following people give a statement,” the documents, obtained by Rolling Stone, state.
The two are scheduled to appear in court on December 19.
Two other individuals, Braian Nahuel Paiz and Uriel Alejandro Astengo, are expected in court on December 17.
They are accused of supplying drugs to Payne, who had a history of substance abuse issues.
Another key figure in the case, Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores, will face charges of abandonment of a person leading to death the following day.
Nores, described as a friend and manager-like figure to Payne, allegedly failed to inform the singer’s family about his relapse into drug use.
A chilling 911 call made by Grassi just before Payne’s death has since been made public.
In the call, Grassi calmly stated: “We have a guest who is [allegedly] high and drunk; and when he is conscious, he is destroying his room. We need you to send someone, please.”
He expressed concern for Payne’s safety, adding: “He is in a room that has a balcony, and we are scared he might be endangering his life.”
Despite his plea for immediate medical assistance, Payne’s body was later discovered in the hotel courtyard.
Toxicology reports revealed that Payne had consumed significant quantities of drugs and alcohol prior to his death.
The autopsy determined that he likely passed out while attempting to climb down the balcony, leading to a fatal fall that caused severe cranial injuries and internal bleeding.
In November, authorities announced charges against Nores, Paiz, and Astengo.
Nores, who had been with Payne in the hours leading up to his death, faces five to 15 years in prison if convicted.
He has denied wrongdoing, maintaining his innocence.
Paiz, who worked at the hotel and claimed to be friends with Payne, is accused of supplying drugs but has also denied the allegations, stating he only used drugs alongside the singer.
Astengo has not yet commented on the charges.
