doctors have been accused of abusing their "position of trust" as they've been . DEA Administrator Anne Milgram during a press conference as she said: "Matthew Perry's journey began with unscrupulous doctors who abused their position of trust because they saw him as a payday, to street dealers who gave him ketamine in unmarked vials." Milgram , saying: "Every day, the DEA works tirelessly with our federal, state, and local partners to protect the public and to hold accountable those that distribute deadly and dangerous drugs - whether they are local drug traffickers or doctors who violate their sworn oath to care for patients.
" United States Attorney Martin Estrada announced on Thursday that federal criminal charges are being pressed against five individuals, including Matthew's live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa. Two medical doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez are also facing charges as well as Erik Flemming and Jasveen Sangha, who is known as "The Ketamine Queen." Estrada said that since the investigation started after Perry's death in October, "a broad underground criminal network responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine" was revealed.
He added: "These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves." "They knew what they were doing was wrong.
They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry but they did it anyway," Estrada continued. Sangha faces multiple charges including conspiracy to distribute ketamine, methamphetamine possession, and maintenance of a drug-involved premises.
Sangha was selling "large amounts" of ketamine to Matthew, with authorities reporting in the press conference that she sold 50 vials of ketamine to him for $11,000. Dr Plascencia has been brought up on charges for conspiracy to distribute the same substance. Iwamasa has entered a guilty plea for a distribution-related conspiracy charge that led to death.
Similarly, Dr Chavez pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Fleming has admitted to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, and another count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. Fleming and Iwamasa could be looking at a prison sentence ranging from 15 to 25 years, while Chavez could face up to 10 years behind bars.
Sangha could be facing a life sentence and Plasencia faces up to 120 years in federal prison. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. to make sure you're not missing out.
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