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Oregon Father Accused of Drugging Daughter's Friends at Sleepover

Michael Meyden faces charges after allegedly lacing smoothies with benzodiazepines, leading to his divorce and legal proceedings.

  • An Oregon father, Michael Meyden, is accused of drugging his daughter's friends during a sleepover with smoothies laced with benzodiazepines.
  • Meyden, who pleaded not guilty, was indicted on nine charges related to the incident and posted a $50,000 bail.
  • The alleged incident led to Meyden's divorce weeks later, with court records showing he assumed ownership of the family's $1.2 million home.
  • Victims reported feeling woozy and experiencing deep sleep after consuming the smoothies; one managed to alert her mother via text, leading to police involvement.
  • Investigations revealed Meyden was very involved in the sleepover activities, continuously checking on the girls and insisting they drink the smoothies.
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