The Department Of Justice has arrested 5 people in the drug investigation related to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. The investigation uncovered a criminal network that exploited Perry’s addiction by selling him ketamine. The main defendants include Dr. Salvador Plasencia and drug trafficker Jasveen Sangha, who worked with Dr. Mark Chavez, Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and a “broker” named Erik Fleming to obtain and sell ketamine to Perry.
They distributed approximately 20 vials to the actor in exchange for $55,000. In texts to Chavez, Plasencia mocked Perry’s addiction, stating, “I wonder how much this moron will pay” and “Lets find out.” Plasencia also injected Perry with illegal ketamine despite observing adverse effects, and he faces a maximum prison sentence of 120 years. Perry sought other sources for ketamine as his addiction worsened, ultimately leading to his death. (People)
