Five individuals, including personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and two doctors, have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Prosecutors allege that these individuals were part of a criminal network that provided Perry with dangerous amounts of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic that contributed to his fatal overdose. The doctors are accused of exploiting Perry’s addiction history and prescribing ketamine in amounts that were known to be hazardous. One doctor even made derogatory comments about Perry in a text message, revealing the disregard for his well-being.
Perry, who died in October, had been receiving ketamine treatments for depression from his regular doctors, but the amounts he received from the accused were excessive and unsafe. The victim paid significant amounts of money for the drug and was subjected to abuse by those who provided it. The case highlights the misuse of ketamine, which, while sometimes used off-label for treating mental health issues, was administered here inappropriately and unlawfully.
The charges against Dr. Salvador Plasencia include distributing ketamine and falsifying records after Perry’s death. Plasencia, who has pleaded not guilty, could face up to 120 years in prison if convicted. Another person, Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” is also charged and faces life in prison. Sangha is alleged to have supplied the ketamine that led to Perry’s death and is accused of destroying evidence and using drug money for a lavish lifestyle.
Additional defendants include Dr. Mark Chavez, who has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to distributing ketamine. Chavez allegedly facilitated the illegal distribution of ketamine to Plasencia. The investigation has revealed that the defendants tried to cover up their involvement by deleting messages and falsifying records, demonstrating a concerted effort to evade responsibility for Perry’s death.
Perry’s death was ruled an accident with ketamine as the primary cause. The case reflects broader issues of drug misuse and exploitation, especially involving high-profile individuals with addiction struggles. This case follows similar legal actions in drug-related celebrity deaths, such as those of rapper Mac Miller and Michael Jackson, where suppliers of illegal drugs faced legal consequences.
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