Matthew Perry’s Death: Five Charged in Ketamine Scandal
Five individuals, including two doctors and a personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry, have been charged in connection with the actor’s death from a ketamine overdose last October. Authorities revealed that these individuals were involved in a criminal network distributing the powerful sedative that led to Perry’s death.
Among those charged is Jasveen Sangha, referred to by prosecutors as the “ketamine queen.” Sangha, 41, was accused of supplying the ketamine that contributed to Perry’s fatal overdose. She was charged alongside Dr. Salvador Plasencia, 42, and three other individuals.
The charges against Sangha and the others include the illegal distribution of ketamine and involvement in a scheme to supply the drug to Perry. Ketamine, a short-acting anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties, is sometimes used in medical treatments for depression and anxiety but is also known for recreational abuse.
Sangha and Plasencia both pleaded not guilty in US District Court in Los Angeles. Authorities allege that the defendants were aware of the risks associated with their actions and proceeded regardless. The investigation uncovered messages from one doctor referring to Perry disparagingly and suggesting a disregard for the potential consequences of their actions.
Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the television show Friends, had been receiving ketamine treatments for depression from his regular doctors. However, when those doctors refused to continue the treatments, Perry sought out other sources. The drugs Perry received from Sangha were reportedly obtained from her “stash house” in North Hollywood.
Following Perry’s death, Sangha reportedly searched online for information about ketamine and its potential role in causing death. The investigation also revealed that Perry paid substantial amounts of money for ketamine, including $2,000 for a vial that cost the physician approximately $12. In the two months leading up to his death, Perry is said to have paid around $55,000 in cash for the drug.
Two of the defendants, including one of the doctors, were arrested recently, while others have pleaded guilty to charges or agreed to do so. Dr. Mark Chavez, another physician involved, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to distributing ketamine. Prosecutors allege that Chavez facilitated the distribution of the drug through fraudulent prescriptions.
The defendants have been accused of attempting to cover up their involvement by deleting messages and falsifying medical records. The investigation, involving the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Inspection Service, revealed that Perry had a dangerous amount of ketamine in his system at the time of his death.
Perry’s tragic death has been a significant topic of discussion, bringing attention to the misuse of ketamine and its potential dangers. Perry, who struggled with addiction issues throughout his life, was widely recognized for his role on Friends and had a lasting impact on television and popular culture.
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