CONFIRMED: Celebrity arrested in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry hires a criminal defense attorney

Matthew Perry and Julia Roberts in “Friends”/Source: NBCUniversal

Earlier this week confiscated the iPhone and laptop of a famous female celebrity in connection with the death of Friends Actor Matthew Perry, who played the lovable Chandler Bing alongside actresses Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston, as well as fellow actors Matt Leblanc and David Schwimmer.

Now the celebrity actress has secured the services of a criminal defense attorney as she has been questioned several times as part of the new criminal investigation into Perry’s death, which was launched by police in May.

Matthew Perry dies unexpectedly in Los Angeles

On Saturday afternoon, October 28, 2023, actor Matthew Perry found in the hot tub of his house in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood near Los Angeles. Paramedics were called to the house on Blue Sail Drive around 4 p.m., but they were unable to revive the popular actor.

When the news of his death became known that evening, there was general agreement that Perry apparently died by drowningalthough an autopsy would be performed to determine the cause of death with certainty. When police arrived at Perry’s home, they reportedly found no evidence of foul play and no drugs were found at the scene.

Unfortunately, some of Perry’s fans and friends began to wonder if other things were responsible for the actor’s deathespecially given his years-long, very public battle with drug abuse and alcohol addiction.

Warner Bros. releases a statement

Shortly after the news of Perry’s death became known, published a statement Perry was described as an “incredibly gifted actor” who was an “indelible part” of the Warner Bros. family. The statement continued:

The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world and his legacy will live on in the hearts of many. This is a heartbreaking day and we send our love to his family, loved ones and all of his loyal fans.

Perry’s autopsy is performed, but without clear results

On October 29, one day after Perry’s death, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office performed an autopsy.

But while Perry’s friends, family and fans were probably hoping for answers from the autopsy, the initial results, which were deemed inconclusiveonly raised more questions. Since the coroner could not determine Perry’s exact cause of death, The results were later labeled postponed.

It would be several weeks before the final report of Perry’s autopsy was released.

Perry’s autopsy report is finally released

In December, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s report was completed, and The results of the autopsy have been publishedAccording to the report, obtained from CNNThe actor’s death was ruled an accident and attributed to several things:

The report released Friday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said Perry’s blood test was positive for ketamine, a drug used to treat depression and anxiety.

“Given the high levels of ketamine found in his post-mortem blood samples, the most fatal effects would be both hyperstimulation of the cardiovascular system and respiratory depression.”

The report further found that Matthew Perry had received ketamine treatments for anxiety and depression, but that the ketamine levels in Perry’s body did not match the values ​​normally found in patients who have not had treatment for more than a week, as was the case with Perry:

The report further explains that ketamine is used in medicine and surgery as an anesthetic and is also known as a recreational drug, “primarily due to its ‘dissociative’ nature, which indicates a separation of mind and body. It can also have short-term hallucinogenic and psychedelic effects.”

Perry’s last known treatment occurred one and a half weeks before his death, according to the autopsy, well beyond the time period in which the substances from the treatment could still be present in his body.

Although some fans wondered whether Perry’s allegedly elevated ketamine levels would prompt further investigation, published a final statement in January 2024which officially closed the investigation. But just four months later, a brand new investigation was launched.

Several authorities launch a criminal investigation

In May 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department announced a joint criminal investigation into the death of the late actor, which would also involve the efforts of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Inspection Service.

When police arrived at the woman’s Los Angeles apartment with a search warrant, she was out exercising. But when she returned, “she was completely cooperative,” a source tells In Touch.

When officers searched her room, they took an iPhone and a computer, the source revealed, adding that the woman “handed over everything.”

The report further notes that the celebrity was neither handcuffed nor arrested by authorities. However, authorities did obtain a search warrant in the case.

The woman concerned hires a criminal defense lawyer

More Details have emerged about the female celebrity who was questioned and interviewed several times by investigators in connection with Perry’s death.

Since her iPhone and laptop were seized earlier this week, the woman in question, who is also known for her marriage to a well-known celebrity, has been retaining the services of a criminal defense attorney. The woman reportedly met Perry in rehab and they “formed an unexpected friendship.”

Although the woman has been interviewed by investigators several times, she reportedly insists she had nothing to do with his death. She continues to protest her innocence, saying she considered Matthew Perry one of her friends – and that she would never have done anything to him.

As this story continues to evolve, more details and information will be provided as they become available.