Acknowledged drug vendor confesses to selling lethal Ketamine to renowned actor Matthew Perry, who is part of the Friends television series. - Notable narcotics trafficker confesses to peddling fatal amounts of ketamine to the cast member of "Friends," Perry.
In a tragic turn of events, the Hollywood community was left in shock following the death of Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role on Friends, in October 2023. The cause of Perry's death was determined to be the "acute effects of Ketamine", a drug used by doctors as an anesthetic and for treating depression.
Perry had legally started taking Ketamine as part of his depression therapy. However, he relapsed into ketamine addiction in fall 2023, using Ketamine beyond prescribed clinical treatment. This timeline explores the events leading up to Perry's untimely death and the subsequent investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Early 2023 - Fall 2023
During this period, Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to manage depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, his addiction took hold, and he began acquiring Ketamine illicitly.
Late September 2023
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Perry's former doctor, learned that Perry wanted Ketamine and contacted Dr. Mark Chavez to supply the drug. Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was used to distribute Ketamine to Perry.
September to October 2023
Approximately 20 vials of Ketamine were provided to Perry through this network. Iwamasa also began sourcing Ketamine from Erik Fleming and Jasveen Sangha, who was nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen”.
Mid to Late October 2023
Reports indicated Perry’s Ketamine addiction was spiraling out of control. On October 28, 2023, Iwamasa allegedly injected Perry with Ketamine purchased from Fleming and Sangha. Perry was found face down in his hot tub and pronounced dead; the death was ruled accidental with the acute effects of Ketamine as the main cause.
Post-Death Investigations (Starting May 2024)
Law enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Department and DEA, began investigating the source of the Ketamine that killed Perry. They uncovered a network involving Perry’s personal assistant, doctors, and drug distributors.
Arrests and Charges (2024 - 2025)
Five individuals—Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, two doctors (Plasencia and Chavez), and two distributors (Fleming and Sangha)—were charged federally with conspiracy to distribute Ketamine and distribution resulting in death. All defendants agreed to plead guilty by August 2025. Sangha admitted to running a drug operation serving celebrities and pleaded guilty to multiple counts including distribution resulting in death, facing up to 45 years in prison.
DOJ and Federal Involvement
The U.S. Attorney for Central District of California spearheaded the prosecution. The case highlights issues of illegal drug distribution in Hollywood, misuse of Ketamine outside medical settings, and the risks of such substance abuse among celebrities. The investigation also exposed a sophisticated supply chain for high-potency Ketamine within Los Angeles.
This timeline clarifies Matthew Perry’s tragic decline linked to Ketamine addiction and the comprehensive federal investigation into its unlawful distribution involving Hollywood insiders, personal assistants, and medical professionals.
Key facts:
| Date | Event | Detail | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Fall 2023 | Perry relapsed | Started acquiring Ketamine illicitly beyond prescribed infusion therapy | | Late Sept 2023 | Network activation | Dr. Plasencia contacted Dr. Chavez; Iwamasa distributed Ketamine to Perry | | Mid-Oct 2023 | Expanded source | Iwamasa obtained Ketamine from Fleming and Sangha | | Oct 28, 2023 | Matthew Perry found dead | Cause: acute Ketamine effects; ruled accidental | | May 2024 | DOJ, DEA, LAPD investigation begins | Uncovered supply network | | Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 | Federal charges and guilty pleas | Five charged; all pled guilty; Sangha "Ketamine Queen" faces severe sentence |
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