The alleged “queen of ketamine” refers to Matthew Perry by character name: Docs

One of the suspects charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry allegedly referred to the actor by the name of one of the characters he played on television.

The disclosure is found in the plea agreement of Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of Perry’s, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death.

Perry, who famously played Chandler friends, died of “acute effects” of ketamine at his home on October 28, 2023, aged 54.

In the plea deal, federal prosecutors allege that co-defendant Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Queen of Ketamine” by prosecutors, referred to Perry “using a name of a well-known character he (Perry) portrayed on a television series.”

The settlement does not specify what name Sangha allegedly used for Perry, and a Justice Department spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.

Fleming and Sangha are two of five defendants charged in connection with Perry’s death. While Fleming pleaded guilty, Sangha did not.

Prosecutors accuse Sangha of distributing the ketamine that caused Perry’s death. She faces a number of drug distribution charges and could face up to life in prison.

In his plea agreement, Fleming said he bought ketamine from Sangha and distributed it to Kenneth Iwamasa, friendship The star’s live-in assistant who admitted to injecting Perry with the drug. Iwamasa also pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his role in Perry’s death.

After Perry’s death, Sangha texted Fleming, saying, “Delete all our messages.”

Two other defendants, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez — both doctors — were also indicted on charges related to the distribution of ketamine in connection with the actor’s death. Chavez is expected to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

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At a press conference announcing the charges, United States Attorney Martin Estrada argued that the defendants took advantage of Perry, who has long struggled with addiction.

“These defendants cared more about profiting off of Mr. Perry than looking out for his well-being,” Estrada said in a statement. “Drug dealers who sell dangerous substances are gambling with the lives of others because of greed. This case, along with many other prosecutions of drug dealers who cause death, sends a clear message that we will hold drug dealers accountable for the deaths they cause.”

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