Former One Direction star Liam Payne‘s sudden death on October 16 sent shockwaves through the music industry. The singer was intoxicated when he fell from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While many condolences and messages of shock poured in after his death, some legal details also came forward.
Now, almost a month after his death, his ex-girlfriend Maya Henry’s claims that the singer sent unsolicited and disturbing X-rated photos to her and her family have come forward. Maya has also issued a cease and desist letter regarding the same, the details of which have come forward, as per Page Six. Here’s what it claims.
Liam Payne Accused Of Sending Sexually Disturbing Images To Maya Henry And Her Family
The cease and desist letter reportedly filed by Maya Henry on October 9 against Liam Payne, surfaced just a week before his death. The notice claims that Payne repeatedly sent disturbing images and videos to Henry and her family. The explicit content reportedly included photos of his genitals and videos of him engaging in “disturbing sexual acts.”
The notice further alleges that Payne was “actively communicating” with others to distribute sexually explicit images of Henry, who was romantically involved with him from 2018 to 2022.
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In another unsettling twist, on October 6, just days before the legal filing, Maya Henry allegedly received an Instagram message from a woman claiming that Payne had contacted her. The message suggested that Payne offered to send nude photos of both Henry and his current girlfriend, believed to be Kate Cassidy, further escalating the matter.
Liam Payne Was Sent A Notice Demanding To Stop His Problematic Behavior
Maya Henry’s lawyers reportedly took quick action, issuing a cease and desist letter to Liam Payne, warning of potential criminal or civil lawsuits should the behavior continue. The letter also threatened legal action against any parties involved in the distribution of intimate materials and demanded punitive damages if Payne continued to “defame, threaten, harass, or intimidate” Henry or her family.
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Payne, who passed away before the 10-day response window, left many questions unanswered about the case. While it remains unclear if he had intended to address the claims, Henry has been vocal about the alleged abuse she endured during their relationship.
In a TikTok video posted on October 6, Henry accused Payne of abusive behavior and stalking, revealing that he had been “blowing up her phone” from various numbers since their breakup. The disturbing claims cast a shadow over Payne’s final days, leaving behind a complex legacy.
