Chinese court sentences a woman known as the «Queen of Ketamine» to death in the case of the death of the star of the TV series «Friends» Matthew Perry. The investigation established that the drugs that caused the actor's death were obtained through her network. The verdict was a landmark in the fight against drug trafficking.
Death sentence in the case of the «ketamine queen»
Chinese court sentenced to death a woman known in the media as the «Queen of Ketamine». She was found guilty of distributing drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The investigation established that the drugs that caused the tragedy were obtained through her international network.
Reaction of the public and authorities
The death sentence caused a wide response in society and among international human rights activists. Chinese authorities stressed that this decision should serve as a warning to all those involved in drug trafficking.
Matthew Perry case: details of the investigation
Matthew Perry, star of the TV series Friends, died of an overdose. The investigation revealed that the drugs that led to his death were illegally imported from China. This was the impetus for a large-scale operation against drug trafficking.
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