In a tragic twist, the shadow of addiction has once again darkened Hollywood, with five individuals, including two doctors and the personal assistant of Matthew Perry, now charged in connection to the actor’s untimely death last year. The investigation, launched by authorities in May, uncovered a chilling underground network of drug suppliers peddling large quantities of ketamine โ a drug that played a fatal role in Matthew Perry’s demise. The charges paint a grim picture of exploitation, with U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada remarking that these defendants “took advantage of Matthew Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves,” all while fully aware of the risks they posed to his life.
The case takes on an even more sinister tone as details emerge about how the assistant of Matthew Perry, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors allegedly orchestrated a deadly cocktail of ketamine worth over USD$50,000 in the weeks leading up to the actorโs death. Prosecutors allege that Iwamasa administered at least 27 shots of the potent drug to Perry just days before his passing, even after a previous high dose had caused him to “freeze up.”
This saga is now unfolding in court, with some defendants already pleading guilty, while others, including the so-called “Ketamine Queen,” are fighting the charges. The indictment alleges not just negligence but an active attempt to cover up the crime, with suspects deleting messages and falsifying records. As the legal process unfolds, itโs a stark reminder of the destructive allure of addiction and the often dark world surrounding it โ where even those meant to protect can become enablers, driven by profit over the well-being of the vulnerable.
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