5 charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s overdose death

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced 5 people, including a live-in assistant, have been arrested in connection with Matthew Perry’s death.

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[krisissocoollike]

"if you're poor they say you od'd, if you're rich they say they poisoned it." - Jesse Welles 😳

[watercolourmadesimplewithb]

I’m glad you caught the bad guys, but why does it take the death of a famous person to get the investigators moving?

[LMM]

Reminds me of Elvis' doctor and Michael Jackson's doctor.

[MrBetc]

Amazing what police will do for someone famous but dont give two shits about other unknown addicts, disgusting 👎

[Neontrifle]

When a street drug user dies from an overdose, it's often met with a fatalistic "it is what it is, " but when a popular celebrity succumbs to addiction, the public outcry is significantly different. Yet, addiction doesn't discriminate.

[faticus]

It’s about time that over prescribing doctors are held accountable.

[Anikanoteven]

Loved Matthew Perry, and these doctors should absolutely be charged. But Perry was rich enough to get whatever he wanted and whenever he wanted.

[Guitarisforgrins]

There sure are a lot of police funds available if you're a rich celebrity.

[joankroll]

The guy who Killed Mathew Perry. Died on the same day, in the same room, and in the same manner. As Matthew Perry.

[tinaphillips]

Will there be any arrests made for the regular ppl who OD on drugs every day or do you have to be a celebrity for anyone to care

[Borderlinegoldenretriever]

Makes me sad that he still was addicted to the end. What a waste of

[glennhankins]

So Attornies are holding press conferences in defence of addicts who OD now? Or is it only for rich and famous addicts who OD?
Personal responsibility used to be a thing.

[movingandrollingforward]

The whole “I’m sober and dry” really is a selling point it seems. Puts an unfortunate taste in my mouth when users can’t just own it.

[KizzyMMA]

They were out to exploit and profit off of Mr. Perry's addiction... Lol because it's not like all the alcohol, tobacco and weed companies are currently doing that. smh

[jimfesta]

If this were anyone else, there would have been no extensive investigation, let alone arrests. Celebrity always gains the attention of law enforcement.

[watercolourmadesimplewithb]

So sad 🥹. I pray you now rest in peace Matthew 🙏❤️

[Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

This guy must have really liked friends.

[joannejohnson]

I hope you this helps Matthew’s family and friends. Thank you for sharing this information. Rest In Peace 😢

[planesandbikes]

I applaud the drug enforcement effort, but I still see this as a form of suicide. A self induced death. He knew the risks he knew the high likelihood of these hard drugs leading to his destruction and death. No one forced him to take this drug, he made the choice consciously and willingly. It saddens me as an admirer of his immense comic talent and as seemingly an all around nice guy.

[anthonyvespia]

This is how it should be. When you take advantage of a person with a serious addiction. R.I.P. M.P. 🙏 🤲