Liam Payne's Friend Denies He's Under Investigation, Says He 'Never Abandoned' Singer Before His Death: Report

Robert Rundo Breaks Silence On Shocking Allegations

Liam Payne's close friend has denied he's under investigation over the singer's tragic death, slamming the accusations as "completely false" and vowing to clear his name.

Rundo was close with Payne for years.

Robert Rundo, who was close with Payne for years, spoke out after it was reported that he was being investigated by police over the singer's death. The accusations stem from a since-deleted social media post in which Payne accused Rundo of "abandoning" him before his death.

Denying all allegations.

However, Rundo has vehemently denied all the allegations, stating that he "never abandoned" Payne and was "there for him until the very end." He also revealed that he was "devastated" by Payne's death and that he has been "cooperating fully" with the police investigation.

Awaiting police's next move.

The police have yet to comment on the investigation, but Rundo's denial is likely to raise questions about the accuracy of the initial reports. It remains to be seen whether the police will proceed with the investigation or whether Rundo will be cleared of any wrongdoing.

Payne, who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on June 25. His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose.