Five Charged in Matthew Perry's Death

Five individuals, including Matthew Perry's personal assistant and two doctors, have been charged in connection with the actor's death from a ketamine overdose. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced that the defendants allegedly exploited Perry's addiction for financial gain, supplying him with a significant amount of the drug. Investigations revealed that Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub in October 2023, with the autopsy indicating a lethal level of ketamine, far exceeding therapeutic amounts. The charges include conspiracy to distribute ketamine and other drug trafficking offenses, with some defendants already pleading guilty. Estrada emphasized that the defendants prioritized profit over Perry's well-being, referencing post-death communications that acknowledged their involvement. The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover the full extent of the network that supplied the drug.