Matthew Perry death: How 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry got caught up in a $55,000 ketamine drug scam | World News

Matthew PerryThe personal assistant, two doctors and two other people were arrested for their role in obtaining Ketamine which led to his death.
Federal court documents filed in California show that Perry's assistant and an acquaintance worked with two doctors and a drug dealer to obtain tens of thousands of dollars worth of ketamine for Perry, who had a long history of drug abuse.
Key points of the Accusation
Role of the accused: The indictment details how Jasveen Sangha, the “ketamine queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia were involved in the procurement and distribution of ketamine. Sangha maintained a “hideout” in North Hollywood, the NYT reported. Plasencia, a doctor at an urgent care center, facilitated the Drug distribution despite Perry's well-known drug past.
Charges and evidence: Plasencia and Sangha are charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution resulting in death and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Court documents show Plasencia's derogatory texts about Perry, including “I wonder how much this idiot is going to pay” and “Let's find out,” the NYT reported.
Use and abuse of ketamine: Ketamine, which is increasingly used to treat mental illness, has also been abused recreationally. Perry had been treated for depression and anxiety, which led to a dependence on intravenous ketamine. The autopsy report showed that Perry's ketamine levels were equivalent to those used in general anesthesia.
Guilty pleas and verdicts: Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of Perry, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and to cause death. Dr. Mark Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to Plasencia while Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's assistant, injected him with ketamine. Iwamasa faces up to 15 years in prison, Fleming up to 25 years. Chavez will go on trial on August 30 and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Examination details: The DEA and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the case. Sangha's home was searched in March, where 79 bottles of ketamine, nearly 2,000 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs were seized.
Financial exploitation: Plasencia and Sangha were accused of charging exorbitant prices for ketamine, at one point charging Perry $2,000 per vial, which cost about $12.
Court proceedings: Sangha and Plasencia have pleaded not guilty. Sangha is being held without bail, while Plasencia's bail is set at $100,000. Their court hearings are scheduled for October.