/ 16 August 2024

Five charged over Perry’s death

Image: Office of National Drug Control Policy via Wikimedia Commons
Image: Office of National Drug Control Policy via Wikimedia Commons

Two of actor Matthew Perry’s doctors and his live-in personal assistant are being held to account for the Friends star’s death. They’re among 5 people charged in connection with Perry’s death, and police claim they supplied the drug ketamine to him in amounts they knew could endanger his life. Perry was found dead in his hot tub last year with a large amount of the anaesthetic in his system. An investigation into the 54yo’s death was launched in May which has since uncovered a ketamine dealing ring. Two dealers have been charged – one, known as the “Ketamine Queen” allegedly had 80 vials in her home. The US Attorney’s Office says Perry’s doctors were reckless with his life, with one allegedly sending a text message saying “I wonder how much this moron will pay”. US Attorney Martin Estrada said “The defendants took advantage of Mr Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves.” Perry’s battle with addiction dates back to his time on Friends in the 90s and early 2000s.

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