New Delhi: Famous ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry died due to a drug overdose in 2023, and five people have been accused by federal authorities in relation to the incident. At a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, the accusations were announced, implying a frightening web of drug trafficking.
The United States Attorney's Office claims that Kenneth Iwamassa, who was Perry's live-in personal assistant, supplied him with the potent anaesthetic ketamine, and that Perry took the substance without proper supervision. The actor was allegedly injected with the substance numerous times by Iwamassa, who lacked medical experience. It was recently revealed that Matthew Perry was dosed with 27 doses of ketamine in the five days leading up to his death.
There were a lot of people connected to Perry's death, including two doctors, according to the inquiry. Drug distribution and conspiracy charges have been filed against 42-year-old Dr. Salvador Plascencia and 42-year-old Dr. Mark Chavez. The ketamine reportedly came from Dr. Chavez and was passed on to Plascencia, who then gave it to Perry. Another person, Jasveen Sangha, 41, who goes by the name "Ketamine Queen," is accused of being the head of this criminal organisation that took advantage of Matthew Perry's addiction problems.
Also taken into custody is 54-year-old Eric Fleming, who confessed to dealing the lethal substance.
The allegations against these people provide a disturbing glimpse into the exploitation and illicit actions that led to the death of Matthew Perry, a cherished actor who struggled with addiction for a significant portion of his life. The case unfolds as authorities pursue justice for the star's terrible and preventable death.
This year, Los Angeles police said they were collaborating with the D.E.A. to find out where Matthew Perry got his ketamine and whether it was legal. The inquiry received assistance from the United States Postal Inspection Service.