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Middleman Sentenced to Two Years for Supplying Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry
A middleman who helped supply ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to two years in prison in California on Wednesday. The sentencing concludes one part of the case surrounding the actor's death from the effects of ketamine. Authorities have pursued charges against multiple people involved in providing the drugs.
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A middleman who helped provide "Friends" actor Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him was sentenced to two years in prison in California on Wednesday. The man supplied doses of ketamine that contributed to the actor's death. Officials said the sentencing took place as part of the broader investigation into those who provided the substance to Perry.
" Ketamine was determined to be the cause of his death, with the middleman's role involving facilitation of the supply.
Prosecutors outlined how the middleman operated between suppliers and the actor. The two-year prison term was handed down by a federal judge in the case. Authorities continue to examine the full chain of individuals involved in providing ketamine. The sentencing marks one resolution in the ongoing legal proceedings tied to the death.
" — ABC News (@ABC) The outcome follows earlier charges filed against those connected to the supply network. Perry's death occurred in October 2023, prompting the subsequent investigation by federal and local authorities.
