Both could face four to 15 years behind bars for the alleged sale of drugs.
Paiz also must pay a $4,900 fine.
Payne allegedly consumed said drug at the hotel while Paiz spent time with him in his room.
Liam Payne performs during Nickelodeon SlimeFest at Huntington Bank Pavilion on June 9, 2018 in Chicago.Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images/Nickelodeon
Payne appeared at the defendants home… traveling in a taxi and returning to the hotel.
While Paiz previously admitted to the drug use in an interview, he has denied selling Payne cocaine.
[Theyre] looking for guilty parties and accusing innocent people of committing crimes.
Facente did not immediately respond toRolling Stones request for comment Friday.
Its unclear at this time if Pereyra has also been detained.
Paynes friend Roger Nores also had his charge drastically lowered from abandonment followed by death to wrongful death.
I do not believe that [Nores, Martin, and Grassi] planned and wanted Paynes death.
Payne diedof multiple traumas and internal bleeding after the fall, according to apost-autopsy report.
