Matthew Perry’s former assistant has been sentenced to 41 months in prison in connection with the ketamine overdose case linked to the “Friends” star’s death.
According to court reports, the assistant was found guilty of supplying or facilitating access to ketamine, a powerful anaesthetic drug that played a role in Perry’s fatal overdose. The case formed part of a wider investigation into how the actor obtained the substance prior to his death.
The court observed that the assistant’s actions contributed to the circumstances leading to the overdose and said accountability was necessary given the seriousness of the case. The sentencing comes after months of legal proceedings involving multiple individuals linked to the supply chain of the drug.
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom “Friends,” died following an accidental ketamine overdose, which shocked fans worldwide and sparked investigations into the misuse of controlled substances in Hollywood.
Prosecutors argued that those involved in supplying or enabling access to ketamine ignored medical and legal boundaries, contributing to a dangerous situation. The assistant’s sentencing is one of the key outcomes of the ongoing legal process surrounding the actor’s death.
The court case has drawn significant public attention due to Perry’s global popularity and renewed concerns about substance abuse in the entertainment industry. Authorities have continued to stress the risks associated with misuse of prescription anaesthetic drugs.
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