Authorities announce arrests in 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry's death

Five people have been charged with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Watch KTLA 5 News live coverage from Aug. 15, 2024.

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[chrisshriver]

Remember when he was found dead, they all said "this was not an overdose"

[leahferreira]

All victims deserve this attention, but don't get it.

[number]

Meanwhile, they can't figure out who had cocaine in the White House.

[lewisstreet]

That a licensed Medical Doctor profits from his clients in such an outrageous inhumane way is beyond words!

[jonathanshearer]

Funny how they wouldn't put in even 1% of this effort if it didn't involve a celebrity.

[EM-ynwd]

Unfortunately, if you are a wealthy addict, there will always be a way to obtain your drugs.

[kntography]

They still haven't solved 2 murders on my street. But they can track down a drug dealer.

[robinharris]

So why was he getting treated with such a powerful drug when he is a drug addict.

[beehappyalways]

Let’s not forget that Matthew Perry’s stepfather is a highly respected, renowned investigative journalist. He likely pushed for a thorough investigation, and/or may have had info that leo could use to start with.

[sicsempertyrannis]

Meanwhile, my daughter was killed by negligent hospital employees and all I got was a "I'm sorry". Then 10 years later the same hospital does the same thing, not at all to my surprise.

This guy is dead and he gets arrests.

[andrewlake]

Drug dealers dont want their customers dead, especially their great customers.

[jaad]

All the people having a press conference so proud to show how differently a drug addict overdosing in skid row is than when a rich person does it

[tommynoble]

I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times… you can’t trust a drug dealer.

[kevinbiggs]

I’m glad they care so much about Mr Perry. What about the average guy on skid row that dies of an overdose? Do they investigate the same way. I’d say NO

[whoisharo]

We can thank actor Carroll O'Connor for this (the dad from the show All in the Family). His son died by suicide and was an addict. O'Connor lobbied in having all drug dealers liable for any sales that result in death. It was approved in 1997 and called the drug dealers liability act. Because of this, dealers like Perry's and Mac millers and all them will do prison time for homicide.

[CITADEL]

If this guy was a clerk at Walmart the DA would never even have looked at the case.

[illmagnetic]

"These defendants took advantage of Mr Perrys additction issues to enrish themselves"

Tobacco, Alchohol, Painkiller companies: now slow down there buddy 😅😅

[lynnandgodsangels]

Ive lost 16 people including my 24 yr old nephew and my best friend to ODs and noone was ever charged with anything. Guess they dont matter like a hollywood actor.😢

[brendac]

The focus is because the supplier was a physician who knew better, who saw the effects on Matthew and did it anyway. As a physician, he is legally responsible for the death. He needs to be removed from practice of medicine, disciplined by AMA and held criminally responsible. He had a special obligation to protect patients, including Matthew and apparently other patients who were harmed.

[tilster]

Not giving Matthew Perry any responsibility is an absolute disgrace. Come on!