Filmmaker Charged in Matthew Perry Overdose Case

Erik Fleming, a former filmmaker, has emerged as a key figure in the investigation into the drug overdose death of Matthew Perry, known for his role on 'Friends'. Fleming, who directed Scarlett Johansson in the 1999 film 'My Brother the Pig', has been charged as a middleman in a ketamine distribution scheme linked to Perry's death on October 28, 2023. Prosecutors described Fleming's involvement as part of a 'broad underground criminal network' that exploited Perry's addiction, providing him with dangerous amounts of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic. On August 8, 2023, Fleming pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, admitting to supplying 50 vials of the drug, with half delivered shortly before Perry's passing. The case highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding Perry's struggle with addiction and the individuals who contributed to his demise. Fleming faces up to 25 years in prison for his actions.