BREAKING: Arrest made in connection with overdose death of Matthew Perry

An individual in Southern California was arrested in connection with the 2023 death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, which was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine. NBC News' Steve Patterson and Ken Dilanian share more details on the arrest and investigation.



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[alexcrouse]

Wild how hard they work when a rich person dies. Thousands die every day and don't even get a second look from law enforcement.

[InterdimensionalCowlick]

Yet somehow no charges for the Sackler family.

[tamhiker]

You know who's to blame for Matthew Perry's overdose?
Yep - Matthew Perry.

[danielavila]

They should investigate all situations like this not just for the rich and famous...

[tuka]

Guy had a known drug and alcohol addiction but of course his overdose needs to be pinned on someone else 😑

[lolacookie]

Are all the homeless drug addicts dying of overdoses also getting this kind of justice?

[mane]

"Getting to bottom of how rhis happened?"
He nurtured orchids and raise hamsters, the neighbor is still in shock.

[davidmccarthy]

It's the entertainment industry and everyone has a Dr. Feelgood on speed dial.

[ziaak]

Next time sue your car company if you have a car accident due to your reckless driving.

[johnnynephrite]

I tried K once and it made me catatonic just like its designed to do. Never again....

[FM-sqrh]

Why can't celebrities be responsible for their own actions? Now it's someone elses fault?

[elizabethhennessey]

Could it BE any sadder?! RIP Chandler.

[cynthiag]

Wasnt there a Dr like that in White House during Trump's administration? Nothing happened to Trump or his Dr? Still walking around free.

[daydream_believer]

The doctor prescribing a drug of abuse to treat his depression, when he has admitted to being an addict, should be one of the people charged.

[wwremembered]

Huh, that's rare when a pusher gets caught and charged. RIP Matthew.

[whywhyz]

How many arrests are being made for other non-celebrity overdoses?? This would be a non-story if it weren't Matthew Perry

[AbadaWeeeeeeee]

Perfect example of where our society is…it’s always someone else’s fault

[robertbirch]

Now we're going to have to listen to Jennifer Aniston talk about this boring drug addict again

[yougiveloveabadname]

Don't go into a hot tub when you're on ket think he's the only one to blame, ket is an extremely safe drug it's used every day in hospitals globally

[stephanieames]

He was an addict but maybe someone administered a lethal dose and he was murdered. Your never know.