An investigation into Matthew Perry's death resulted in criminal charges 10 months after the beloved 'Friends' actor died at his home of a ketamine overdose.
Federal and local law enforcement officials announced Thursday that multiple arrests were made in connection to the overdose death of Matthew Perry. United States attorney Martin Estrada announced five defendants, including two doctors, were arrested and charged with multiple counts during a live press conference. The 'Friends' star died on Oct. 28 after an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. He was 54.
Perry's autopsy results, which were released in December, detected trace amounts of ketamine in his stomach. His death was listed due to the 'acute effects of ketamine.' Other conditions that contributed to his death included 'coronary artery disease, buprenorphrine effects,' the report said. 'Prescription medications and loose pills' were found at the residence.
Alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, PCP, fentanyl were all not detected ,' the autopsy revealed. 'The exact method of intake in Mr. Perry's case is unknown,' the report stated. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug with 'established medical and surgical uses,' the autopsy detailed. Perry reportedly received 'ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety.
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