Multiple individuals, including a physician, have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry last fall, as per reports from ABC News.
The arrests were carried out on Thursday morning.
More information regarding the charges is anticipated to be revealed at a news conference by the U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles and a representative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) later in the day.
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BREAKING: Multiple arrests made in the death of Matthew Perry after he passed away in his hot tub last October.
According to Fox News, the ketamine found in Perry's body was not prescribed.
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Initial reports of the arrests were first revealed by TMZ, suggesting that the individuals detained included at least one doctor and multiple drug dealers.
On October 28, 2023, Matthew Perry, aged 54, was found deceased in the pool of his residence in Pacific Palisades.
The cause of death was attributed to the acute impact of ketamine, a substance Perry had been using as part of a treatment plan for depression.
However, the coroner’s report highlighted that the concentration of ketamine in Perry’s system—3.54 micrograms per milliliter—was nearly three times the standard amount and could not have been solely due to his prescribed treatment, given that ketamine has a half-life of only three to four hours.
In May, authorities had publicized their collaboration with the DEA and the U.S. Postal Service to investigate the origin of the ketamine used by Perry before his passing.
During this inquiry, law enforcement carried out search warrants and confiscated electronic equipment such as computers and phones.
The recent arrests in connection with the overdose death of Matthew Perry bring to light the tragic consequences of substance abuse and the importance of holding those involved accountable.
The involvement of a physician and multiple drug dealers underscores the complexity of addressing the illicit drug trade and its impact on individuals’ lives.
The findings from the investigation, including the excessive concentration of ketamine in Perry’s system, raise concerns about responsible prescribing and monitoring practices.
