When Will Everyone Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death Be Sentenced?
More than two years have passed since Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub from a drug overdose. The iconic Friends star’s battle with addiction was no secret. He willingly discussed his very troubled life in his memoir. Still, Matthew Perry’s death felt shocking, plunging the world into mourning. Now, those responsible for providing the actor with the fatal dose of ketamine are being held responsible. All avoided trial by taking plea deals; now we are in the sentencing phase. This is when each perpetrator is set to be sentenced.
Two perpetrators have already been sentenced
The overdose death of Matthew Perry led to the arrest of five people who police say were responsible for providing the Friends star with lethal amounts of ketamine in the days and weeks leading up to his death. While all five have pleaded guilty, only two have been sentenced so far.
On December 3, Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months behind bars, in addition to two years of supervised release for his role in the actor’s death. Plasencia sourced the ketamine that killed Perry. On December 16, Dr. Mark Chavez, who sold Ketmaine to Plasencia, was sentenced for his role in the tragedy. Though he pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, he was only sentenced to home confinement. According to TMZ, the unexpectedly light sentence also includes 300 hours of community service.
Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming both have sentencing hearings set for January
While no one else will be sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s death in 2025, the new year will bring new sentences. Erik Fleming, an associate of Perry’s, will face a judge on January 7 to learn his fate. Fleming faces up to 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to two felony counts. Months ago, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death.
The following week, Kenneth Iwamasa will appear in a Los Angeles courtroom for sentencing. Iwamasa was a significant source of information early on in the investigation, as he was the personal assistant who claimed to return home to find Perry dead. Iwamasa was not initially forthcoming with the police about Perry’s drug use. He is the person who administered the final, fatal dose of ketamine to Perry. Iwamasa is facing up to 15 years behind bars for conspiracy to distribute. He will be sentenced on January 14.
The ketamine Queen will be the last person sentenced in connection with Perry’s death
Iwamasa and Flemming are both being sentenced in January for their role in Perry’s death, but they are not the last ones who will stand before a judge in connection with the actor’s death. Jasveen Sangha, better known as the ketamine Queen, will be the final perpetrator sentenced. She was the last of the five to plead guilty to her crimes and is facing the longest sentence.
According to the Department of Justice, Sangha admitted guilt for five felonies. She will be sentenced for one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Her sentence could range up to 65 years behind bars, but she won’t find out whether a judge is feeling lenient until February 26. She has been in custody at MDC Los Angeles since August 2024. Depending on her sentence, she’s likely to be moved out of the facility.
