Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death
Summary
Erik Fleming, a drug addiction counsellor, was sentenced to two years in prison for supplying ketamine that led to actor Matthew Perry’s overdose death. Fleming is one of five people charged in the case, which involves providing ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.Key Facts
- Matthew Perry died in October 2023 from the effects of ketamine in his backyard jacuzzi.
- Erik Fleming pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and was sentenced in 2024.
- Fleming received two years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $200 fine.
- Five people, including doctors and Perry’s assistant, were charged with supplying ketamine to Perry.
- Jasveen Sangha, called the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years for selling drugs linked to Perry’s death.
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to Perry.
- Dr. Mark Chavez got eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release.
- Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in May 2024.
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