The investigation into the death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry has uncovered alarming details about the events leading up to his tragic passing last October. According to recent reports from Fox News, authorities revealed that the actor received at least three Ketamine injections on the day of his fatal overdose.
During a press conference on Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Martin Estrada, announced the arrest and indictment of five individuals, including two doctors, in connection with Perry’s death. Among those charged is Kenny Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant, who allegedly learned how to administer the anesthetic from Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a co-defendant in the case. Dr. Plasencia is reported to have supplied the Ketamine vials at Perry’s Pacific Palisades home.
The investigation also implicated Jasveen Sangha, also known as “The Ketamine Queen,” who, along with her associate Dr. Mark Chavez and a middleman named Eric Fleming, sold the Ketamine. Sangha’s obsession with Ketamine and her role in Perry’s death have come to light as the investigation unfolds.
Former federal prosecutor and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Neama Rahmani, commented on the case, suggesting that Perry was “exploited” due to his celebrity status. Rahmani stated, “These entourages often act like leeches. They see the money and exploit the vulnerabilities of individuals like Perry, who was public about his struggles with addiction. It’s a tragic situation.”
Text messages disclosed in the indictments reportedly show Dr. Plasencia messaging Dr. Chavez, expressing a desire to exploit Perry’s situation by saying, “I wonder how much this moron will pay” and “Let’s find out.” The investigation revealed that the defendants sold approximately 20 vials of Ketamine to Perry for $50,000 in cash and, in a separate transaction, 50 vials for $11,000.
Kenny Iwamasa, who admitted to repeatedly injecting Perry without proper medical training, pleaded guilty on August 7 to one count of conspiracy to distribute Ketamine causing death. He has reportedly reached a plea agreement. The indictment reveals that Iwamasa injected Perry with Ketamine at least 18 times between October 25-27, including at least three injections on the day of Perry’s death.
Further court documents disclose that Jasveen Sangha maintained a stash house in North Hollywood, California, where she allegedly stored and distributed controlled substances. She has been charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute Ketamine, among other charges. Sangha’s involvement in Perry’s case also led to her indictment for her role in the 2019 overdose death of another individual, Cody McLaury.
Eric Fleming, who acted as a broker between Sangha and her clients, has also been implicated in the case.
