Perry’s Assistant and Queen of Ketamine Among 5 Arrested

A press conference that took place Thursday morning, during which federal authorities announced new developments in the investigation of Matthew Perry’s death, revealed that Perry’s “live-in” assistant was part of a “broad network” of ketamine distribution that resulted in the beloved actor’s death.

The late Friends actor was found face down in his pool in October of last year. After an autopsy revealed that the actor died from the acute effects of ketamine, an extensive investigation was launched to uncover the source of the drug.

Martín Estrada, the United States attorney for the Central District of California, announced during the conference Thursday that federal criminal charges have been filed against five defendants in connection with Perry’s death. This comes after news broke Thursday that arrests had been made in the investigation. Estrada said Perry’s death investigation “revealed a broad, underground criminal network responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine to Mr. Perry and others.”

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