Multiple arrests made in Matthew Perry death investigation (+ update from press conference)
Big Break in the Matthew Perry death investigation -- there have been multiple arrests made, including at least one doctor ... TMZ has learned.https://t.co/87m1dmowxn
- TMZ (@TMZ) August 15, 2024
There have been multiple arrests made in the Matthew Perry death investigation.
Law enforcement says multiple law enforcement agencies have executed search warrants and seized computers, phones and other electronic equipment to determine who supplied Perry with the ketamine that caused him to lose consciousness last October and drown in his hot tub. Perry had been getting ketamine infusion therapy for anxiety and depression, but the last therapy was a week and a half before his death, so the ketamine in his system was not doctor-prescribed.
Law enforcement says the ketamine Perry ingested was not legally prescribed and multiple agencies, including the DEA, U.S. Postal Service and LAPD, have conducted a criminal investigation for months. At least 1 doctor has been arrested, along with several dealers who helped arrange and deliver ketamine to Perry.
The search warrant revealed text messages discussing Perry and the ketamine he wanted and what they were doing to get it to him. The texts also discuss the price Perry would pay for the drug.
Authorities got a search warrant for Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's ex, who had been in a treatment center with Perry, but for now she seems not connected to the arrests. In their investigation, authorities found other celebs who were involved in the Hollywood drug scene.
Notably, Ryan Reavis got an 11-year sentence as the middleman who delivered drugs laced with fentanyl to Mac Miller, resulting in the rapper's death.
Update:
Five arrests have been made amid a drug investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.
The Department of Justice said in a press conference Thursday morning that an investigation revealed a “broad underground criminal network,” including Perry’s assistant and… pic.twitter.com/8wm7UZEYh5
- Variety (@Variety) August 15, 2024
The Department of Justice said in a press conference Thursday morning that an investigation revealed a “broad underground criminal network,” including Perry’s assistant and doctors, who “took advantage” of the actor by selling him ketamine.
“This network included a live-in assistant, various go-betweens, two medical doctors and a major source of drug supply known as ‘The Ketamine Queen,'” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada, announcing the charges. “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyways. In the end, these defendants were more interested in profiting off Mr. Perry than caring for his well being.”
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