Aug 15 At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's overdose death, law enforcement source says By Michael Balsamo, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press An assistant found Perry face down in his hot tub on Oct. 28, and paramedics who were called immediately declared him dead. Continue reading
Apr 27 Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with fatal ketamine overdose avoids prison By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with a powerful sedative avoided prison Friday and was sentenced to 14 months in jail with work release and probation in the killing of the Black man that helped fuel the 2020 racial… Continue reading
Dec 23 Paramedics convicted in death of Elijah McClain for giving fatal ketamine overdose By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The jury on Friday found two Denver-area paramedics guilty of criminally negligent homicide following a weekslong trial in state district court. They could face years in prison at sentencing. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:24 The risks and rewards of prescribing ketamine for pain and mental health By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant A coroner’s finding that actor Matthew Perry died from “acute effects” of ketamine is drawing new attention to the drug, a powerful anesthetic intended for use during surgery that has also become a popular treatment for chronic pain and mental… Continue watching
Dec 16 Autopsy report shows actor Matthew Perry died from effects of ketamine By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor released Friday. Continue reading
Nov 07 What to know about the cases against police and paramedics surrounding Elijah McClain's death By Matthew Brown, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Prosecutors contended Officer Nathan Woodyard's actions including the neck hold contributed to McClain's death. Continue reading
Sep 01 Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain's 2019 death By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The 23-year-old's death gained widespread attention during last year's protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Continue reading