The 'Ketamine Queen': Inside the Plea Deal Linked to Matthew Perry's Death
THE KETAMINE QUEEN TAKES A PLEA: MATTHEW PERRY'S DEATH INVESTIGATION EXPOSED
In a shocking twist, Jasveen Sangha, infamously known as the "Ketamine Queen," has cut a plea deal in connection with the October 2023 overdose death of beloved Friends star Matthew Perry. The news has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown, leaving fans and colleagues stunned by the revelation.
As reported exclusively by The Scholarly Note, Sangha was initially facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison for her role in Perry's tragic demise. However, under the terms of the plea agreement, that mandatory minimum has been lifted, allowing her to potentially receive a sentence less than 10 years.
But what exactly led to Perry's untimely death? A thorough investigation by authorities revealed a sordid tale of ketamine abuse and exploitation. Documents obtained by The Scholarly Note paint a disturbing picture of how the medical professionals involved in Perry's care enabled his addiction, prioritizing profits over patients' well-being.
At the center of the scandal is Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who allegedly supplied Perry with massive doses of ketamine, including a notorious double dose that nearly killed him just hours earlier. According to sources close to the investigation, Plasencia and his cohorts – including Perry's live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of the late actor – engaged in a lucrative racket, selling high-end ketamine to Hollywood A-listers.
But what about Sangha? The "Ketamine Queen" had apparently been supplying Perry with her signature blend through Fleming, who acted as a middleman. Documents show that on October 25, Iwamasa requested another 25 vials of ketamine from Fleming, who picked up the illicit substance from Sangha's supplier – known only as "Master Chef."
As The Scholarly Note previously reported, Perry had been taking massive doses of ketamine, with Iwamasa administering shots to him at least six times in one day on October 26. Just two days later, on October 28, the fatal injection was administered by Iwamasa while Perry sat in his backyard jacuzzi.
Sangha's plea deal has sparked outrage among fans and industry insiders, who feel that justice is being served inadequately. "This sends a terrible message to the medical community," said Lou Shapiro, a legal analyst and federal criminal defense attorney. "Doctors will be held accountable for death or bodily injury resulting from their patients' misuse of prescribed medications."
Shapiro points out that Sangha's co-defendants had all taken plea deals earlier in the investigation, leaving her with little choice but to follow suit. "When you look at the overwhelming evidence against her and what they found at her place alone – the drugs, the manufacturing equipment, and the money – she was basically toast," Shapiro said.
The tragic death of Matthew Perry serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of ketamine abuse and the exploitation that can occur within the medical industry. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: those responsible for enabling Perry's addiction will face consequences.
KEY PLAYERS IN THE CASE
- Jasveen Sangha: The "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's overdose death.
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia: The doctor allegedly supplied Perry with massive doses of ketamine, including a double dose that nearly killed him.
- Kenneth Iwamasa: Perry's live-in assistant who administered shots to the actor on multiple occasions.
- Erik Fleming: An acquaintance of Perry who acted as a middleman between Sangha and her supplier.
A TIMELINE OF EVENTS
October 2: Iwamasa texts Plasencia saying he wants to buy not just injection sessions, but also vials of ketamine.
October 4: Iwamasa injects Perry himself for the first time.
October 6: Iwamasa tells Plasencia they're running low and need more ketamine.
October 8: Plasencia sells Iwamasa four vials of ketamine for $6,000 in cash.
October 10: Iwamasa drives Perry to a public parking lot where he meets up with Plasencia. Plasencia gives an injection to Perry while the actor sits in a car.
October 11: Fleming messaged Iwamasa that he can get ketamine from Sangha.
October 12: Plasencia goes to Perry's house, where he was paid $21,000 in cash, some of it owed to him for previous ketamine buys. While there, he injects Perry and instructs Iwamasa on how to give injections.
October 13: Perry gets a sample of Sangha's ketamine and tries it.
October 20: Perry receives his last legal ketamine treatment from his regular physician.
October 24: Perry talks to an unidentified woman for the last time, saying he had been in good spirits.
October 25: Iwamasa asks Fleming for another 25 vials of ketamine. After picking up $6,000 from Perry, Fleming picks up the ketamine from Sangha, who tells him her own source is known as Master Chef.
October 26: Iwamasa again gives Perry at least six shots of ketamine.
October 27: The assistant again gives the actor at least six shots of ketamine.
October 28: At about 8:30 a.m., acting at Perry's direction, using syringes from Plasencia and ketamine from Sangha, Iwamasa gives Perry an injection.