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Just hours after it was reported that five people were arrested in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry, the identities of all of the suspects were revealed on Thursday, August 15. Jasveen Sangha, Kenneth Iwamasa, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez and Eric Flemming were all arrested for...

Identities of All 5 People Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Death Revealed

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In a heartbreaking development following the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which resulted in Perry's untimely death. The revelations have shocked fans and the public alike, as details emerge about the assistant's role in administering the fatal doses of the potent anesthetic.

Matthew Perry’s Assistant Repeatedly Injected Actor with Ketamine Before His Fatal Overdose

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Charges are reportedly set to be filed after an investigation into Friends star Matthew Perry’s death, according to an attorney familiar with the case. “Charges will be coming any day now,” entertainment attorney Tre Lovell told The Sun. “This investigation has been going on for a long time, and the leaks are starting to come out, which are probably intentional.” Lovell added, “[Anonymous law enforcement sources] are not going to leak stuff unless they intend on indicting, otherwise they’ll get egg on their face.” A source told People in June that an investigation into Perry’s death was “nearing its conclusion.” Perry was said to have overdosed on ketamine, a hallucinogenic drug that can paralyze users, and then drowned, according to his autopsy. Perry had been undergoing a ketamine infusion therapy to treat anxiety and depression, receiving his last dose a week and a half prior, according to NBC. The coroner stated that the levels of ketamine found in Perry’s blood were as high as those seen in patients receiving the drug as an anesthetic. Read it at The SunRead more at The Daily Beast.

Matthew Perry Death Investigation: Charges Coming ‘Any Day Now’

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An investigation uncovered a ‘broad underground criminal network responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine’ to the actor.

Matthew Perry’s assistant and two doctors among those charged over his death

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After Matthew Perry's tragic death due to ketamine use, five people in his inner circle have been arrested for their roles in his access of the drug.

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Authorities have arrested five people over 2023 death of Matthew Perry. Friends' actor's assistant was among those arrested, United States Attorney Martin Estrada told a press briefing. Find out more...

Matthew Perry's assistant and four others arrested in connection with 2023 death of Friends actor

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Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death. The Friends actor was found dead in October 2023 and an autopsy later found the cause was 'acute effects of ketamine.'

Several charged in overdose death investigation of actor Matthew Perry

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