Matthew Perry's death exposes a system that preys on addicts

The sordid case to emerge from the "Friends" star's death shows there are many people in the chain of blame.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 17, 2024 Column: The arrests in Matthew Perry's death expose a system built to prey on addicts Often an overdose is seen as a failing of the victim. But the sordid case to emerge from the "Friends" star's death shows there are many people in the chain of blame. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Exhibit, memorial in L.A. re-create terror attack at Israeli music festival An exhibition re-creates the scene of Hamas-led militants' attack on the Nova Music Festival, killing more than 400. The goal: Ask visitors to see their shared humanity. SHARE       READ MORE Kevin Spacey refuses to leave his Baltimore mansion after foreclosure sale Kevin Spacey has refused to vacate his $5.6-million Baltimore mansion after it was sold in a foreclosure auction, the property's buyer claims. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Missouri woman who tried to grab Graceland arrested for allegedly defrauding Presley estate Federal authorities charged Lisa Jeanine Findley of Missouri with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the scheme to auction off Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion. SHARE       READ MORE Judge blocks Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox sports streaming service over antitrust concerns Digital distributor Fubo, which has cobbled together its own sports package, challenged the media companies' partnership in court, making an argument that it would violate antitrust laws. A judge has granted a temporary injunction. SHARE       READ MORE Jack Russell, Great White frontman who survived deadly nightclub fire, dies at 63 Jack Russell scored hard-rock hits in the 1980s with his band Great White but was also known for a nightclub fire that killed 100 people in 2003. SHARE       READ MORE 'SNL' alum Victoria Jackson says her cancer is back and she has less than 3 years to live "Saturday Night Live" alum Victoria Jackson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, says her cancer is back and inoperable. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW