Texts by Man Who Pleaded Guilty in Matthew Perry Case Allegedly Reveal Plan to 'Blame' Personal Assistant: Prosecutors

Mar. 15, 2025

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Two days afterMatthew Perrydied from what an autopsy determined was“acute effects" of ketamine, one person who pleaded guilty in the case discussed pitting the blame on the actor’s personal assistant, who has also pleaded guilty, prosecutors allege in court documents.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, the DOJarrested five peoplein connection with the October 2023 death of theFriendsstar, who was 54.

Jasveen Sangha — who authorities allege was known as the “The Ketamine Queen,” Dr. Salvador Plasencia,Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, Erik Fleming and Dr. Mark Chavez were charged with several drug-related offenses, per the DOJ. Iwamasa and Fleming have pleaded guilty; Chavez has signed an agreement for a guilty plea and is expected to plead guilty, per the DOJ.

In text conversations cited in Sangha’s indictment, Fleming writes, “Please call."

Later, he allegedly adds, “I’m 90% sure everyone is protected. I never dealt with [Perry]. Only his Assistant. So the Assistant was the enabler.”

Fleming, who played a key role helping Perry access ketamine, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death, per federal authorities.

Matthew Perry.

Iwamasa “repeatedly” injected Perrywith high doses of ketamine on the day of his death, according to the DOJ.

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Iwamasa has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, per the agreement.

Sangha and Plasencia have not entered pleas.

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source: people.com