Former One Direction Star Faced Serious Legal Action Days Before Tragic Buenos Aires Death
New documents have surfaced revealing that former One Direction singer Liam Payne was embroiled in a serious legal dispute involving allegations of harassment and threats of revenge porn just days before his tragic death in Buenos Aires.
Timeline of events
According to documents obtained by Page Six on November 12, Payne received a cease-and-desist letter from ex-girlfriend Maya Henry’s legal team on October 9, just one week before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony on October 16.
Legal documents reveal disturbing pattern
The legal notice details allegations that Payne had been sending “unsolicited and disturbing” explicit content to Henry and her family. The formal documentation specifically mentions that the material included “pictures of his genitals and various videos of Mr Payne performing disturbing sexual acts of himself.”
Third-party corroboration
A family friend has come forward with supporting evidence, revealing messages from October 6 where Payne allegedly contacted her via an iCloud email. According to the shared DMs, now in possession of Henry’s legal team, Payne reportedly asked, “Send me f–king and sucking vids. Did I ever send you ones of Maya? ?? or any of my exes?”
Broader implications
The documents suggest Payne was allegedly:
- “Actively communicating” with multiple parties about sharing intimate material
- Attempting to distribute private content of both Henry and his then-girlfriend Kate Cassidy
- Using these materials as leverage to maintain contact
Legal response
Prior to Payne’s death, Henry’s legal team was preparing to:
- File a civil lawsuit if necessary
- Prevent any attempt to “defame, threaten, harass or intimidate” their client
- Protect Henry and her family from further harassment
Background context
The relationship between Payne and Henry spanned from 2018 to 2022. The cease-and-desist letter required a response within 10 days, a deadline that was never reached due to Payne’s untimely death.
Payne’s death in Buenos Aires has been linked to multiple substances found in his system, according to toxicology reports. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with his death, though investigations are ongoing.