Matthew Perry Allegedly Took Multiple Ketamine Doses On Day Of His Death, Court Papers Reveal

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As a recovering addict myself, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of sorrow and frustration upon learning about Matthew Perry‘s tragic death. I understand all too well the lure of substances and the destructive path they can lead us down. It’s heartbreaking to see someone like Matthew, who had fought so hard to overcome addiction, slip back into its clutches.

2023 October 28th was the day Matthew Perry requested his live-in aide to administer multiple shots of ketamine to him, as reported by investigative authorities in recent updates.

That morning at 8:30, as People’s report states, based on a deal made with the Department of Justice by Kenneth Iwamasa, it was he who administered the first dose of ketamine to him. Later, at 12:45, while Perry was engrossed in watching a movie at home, it was again Iwamasa who injected him, as per the publication’s account. According to the mentioned plea agreement, less than an hour later, Perry requested another dose.

Perry instructed his assistant to prepare a large hot tub for him, and he specified that this should be the third dose as per their arrangement. Later, Iwamasa stepped out of the house for some tasks, and upon returning, tragically discovered Perry lying facedown in the filled tub, indicating he had passed away.

In this case, Iwamasa is among the five individuals indicted by the Department of Justice regarding Perry’s passing, which was determined to be due to the “acute impacts” of ketamine, as stated in the autopsy report. To clarify, ketamine is a controlled anesthetic often used for managing anxiety and depression. In the period preceding his death, Perry had been undergoing ketamine therapy to address these conditions, under the care of medical professionals. It’s important to note that Perry’s primary doctors were not implicated in the charges brought by the authorities.

In the court proceedings, the actor’s assistant confessed to being involved in a plot to illegally distribute ketamine, which led to the actor’s death. According to the plea bargain, he admitted to giving Perry multiple injections of ketamine each day from October 24 to October 27, with estimates ranging from six to eight doses daily.

In addition to Perry’s death case, Jasveen Sangha, often referred to as “The Ketamine Queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia are both accused, as alleged by prosecutors. Both have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. They are jointly charged with one count of conspiring to distribute ketamine. For the record, Sangha also faces an additional charge for maintaining a drug-related premises, another for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, another for possessing ketamine with intent to distribute, and five separate charges for distributing ketamine, according to People.

Erik Fleming, a partner of Perry and the fourth accused in the case, admitted his guilt for one charge of conspiring to distribute ketamine and one charge of distributing ketamine that led to someone’s death. On the other hand, Dr. Mark Chavez, the last defendant, has declared his intention to admit guilt for one charge of conspiring to distribute ketamine, as stated by the Department of Justice.

During a recent press conference where charges were announced, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada stated that Perry relapsed into his addiction just prior to his demise. He also mentioned that the accused individuals exploited Perry’s struggles with addiction for their personal gain.

If you’re aware that someone is battling substance abuse, kindly contact the relevant authorities or agencies for help. Multiple hotlines exist to assist in such situations.

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2024-08-17 05:52