The death of actor Matthew Perry was a surprise in October of 2023. He had made a name for himself in the 1990s as Chandler Bing on the show Friends. His unexpected passing happened when he was found in a hot tub, where he had apparently drowned.
However, an investigation into his death determined that he had suffered an overdose of the drug ketamine. This had likely caused him to pass out in the hot tub, leading to the drowning. Perry has been candid over the years about his struggles with drug addiction. He dealt with some of it decades ago, while filming the show, and it appears that he was suffering from an addiction relapse at the time of his death.
Arresting his assistant
Recently, the authorities arrested his former assistant. They allege that it was this assistant who gave him the dose of ketamine that led to his passing, as well as setting up the hot tub.
Five people in total have been arrested, including the assistant and two doctors, along with a woman who may have been helping to provide ketamine to Perry. The authorities now claim that these individuals were working together to take advantage of celebrities who were struggling with drug addiction. This implies that Perry was not the only one getting drugs from these sources, although no other celebrities have yet been named. But they now stand accused of using his addiction for their own financial gain.
Are you facing serious allegations?
This case serves as a good example to show how quickly someone could find themselves facing very serious charges that could have life-altering ramifications. Though most people will never be involved in celebrity cases, those who find themselves facing serious charges need to be sure they know what legal defense options they have.
