Matthew Perry’s overdose death sparked a federal investigation which revealed a “plethora of criminal activity.”
Law enforcement officials were disturbed by the disregard for human life as they combed through evidence before authorities arrested and charged a handful of suspects, including two doctors, in connection with Perry’s death, according to the Peacock documentary, “Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy.”
A recovering addict, Perry was candid about his struggle with substance abuse issues and journey with alcoholism. The “Friends” star died on Oct. 28, 2023, after an apparent drowning in the hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time.
Chavez agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine as part of his plea agreement. The San Diego-based doctor admitted to selling ketamine to Plasencia, including ketamine that he had diverted from his former ketamine clinic.
Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, due to the “acute effects of ketamine.” (Getty Images)
Iwamasa pleaded guilty on Aug. 7 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, and, per Estrada, has already filed a plea agreement.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug with “established medical and surgical uses,” the autopsy detailed. Perry reportedly received “ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety.”
Sangha and Plasencia’s trial was originally scheduled for March 4, but has been rescheduled for August.
“Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy” premieres Tuesday, Feb. 25, on Peacock.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
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