Five individuals have been convicted for their roles in the death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, who died from acute ketamine effects in October 2023. - Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's assistant, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death and was sentenced to 3.5 years.
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine and received 2.5 years.
- Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to multiple counts including distribution resulting in death and was sentenced to 15 years. - Erik Fleming and Dr.
Mark Chavez also pleaded guilty to related charges, receiving two years and eight months of home detention respectively. The case underscores the lethal risks of illegal ketamine use and the exploitation of a celebrity struggling with addiction.