{"id":15816,"date":"2026-05-14T07:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/14\/matthew-perry-death-case-erik-fleming-sentenced-to-two-years-drug-counsellor-supplied-fatal-ketamine-dose-english-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T07:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:59:21","slug":"matthew-perry-death-case-erik-fleming-sentenced-to-two-years-drug-counsellor-supplied-fatal-ketamine-dose-english-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=15816","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Perry death case: Erik Fleming sentenced to two years; Drug counsellor supplied fatal Ketamine dose | English Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131086439,imgsize-71428,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/mathew-perry.jpg\" alt=\"Matthew Perry death case: Erik Fleming sentenced to two years; Drug counsellor supplied fatal Ketamine dose\" title=\"&lt;p&gt;FB&lt;\/p&gt;\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mathew Perry, globally known for playing Chandler Bing in sit com &#8216;Friends&#8217;, died in October 2023.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"1\"\/>The investigation into Matthew Perry&#8217;s death has reached another major milestone. <!-- -->Erik Fleming, a licensed addiction counsellor, has been reportedly sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in supplying the ketamine that caused the actor\u2019s death.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><b>Erik Fleming pleaded guilty to serious charges<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to Wio News, Erik Fleming acted as an intermediary who delivered ketamine to Perry during the final days of the actor\u2019s life. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and distribution resulting in death.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>During his sentencing hearing in Los Angeles, Erik Fleming expressed remorse before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. <!-- -->\u201cIt&#8217;s truly a nightmare I can&#8217;t wake up from.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>He also said that his great remorse can&#8217;t compare to the agony I&#8217;ve caused to Perry&#8217;s family and friends.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Court filings stated that Fleming helped distribute 52 vials of ketamine to Perry in October 2023, including the dose that proved fatal.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><b>Federal Investigation uncovered wider network<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Authorities determined that Mathew Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine, followed by drowning. Investigators later uncovered a network of doctors, dealers, and associates who allegedly exploited his addiction for financial gain.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>All five people charged in connection with the case have entered guilty pleas. Jasveen Sangha, described as the principal supplier, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in April 2026. Kenneth Iwamasa admitted to administering more than 20 ketamine injections in the final four days of Perry\u2019s life. Dr. Mark Chavez was sentenced to eight months of home detention and three years of probation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Dr. Salvador Plasencia received a 30-month prison sentence in December 2025.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><b>Friends cast paid emotional tribute<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Following Mathew Perry\u2019s death, his co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer shared heartfelt tributes on social media.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>\u201cI imagine you up there, somewhere, in the same white suit, hands in your pockets, looking around,\u201d Schwimmer wrote. \u201cCould there BE any more clouds?\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>Jennifer Aniston revealed that she revisited old text messages from Perry. \u201cI found one text that he sent me out of nowhere one day,\u201d she added. <!-- -->\u201cIt says it all.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Mathew Perry had written to her, \u201cMaking you laugh just made my day.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>Mathew Perry remains one of television\u2019s most beloved actors. His portrayal of Chandler Bing continues to be loved by audiences worldwide.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/english\/hollywood\/news\/matthew-perry-death-case-erik-fleming-sentenced-to-two-years-drug-counsellor-supplied-fatal-ketamine-dose\/articleshow\/131086351.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mathew Perry, globally known for playing Chandler Bing in sit com &#8216;Friends&#8217;, died in October 2023.The investigation into Matthew Perry&#8217;s death has reached another major milestone. Erik Fleming, a licensed addiction counsellor, has been reportedly sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in supplying the ketamine that caused the actor\u2019s death. 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