Matthew Perry’s drug addiction counselor, Erik Fleming, is set for sentencing Wednesday for his role in the ketamine distribution ring that caused the actor's overdose death.
A Hawthorne man is expected to learn his fate on Wednesday for his role in the drug distribution network that led to the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.
Erik Fleming, 55, acted as a pivotal link between a high-end drug dealer and the actor’s personal assistant during Perry's final weeks. Fleming pleaded guilty to conspiracy and distribution charges after admitting he facilitated deals between "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha and Perry’s personal assistant. Court records reveal a predatory pricing scheme where the actor was charged $2,000 per vial for a drug that cost the dealers only $12.
While Fleming faces a statutory maximum of 25 years, his defense is seeking just three months in prison followed by residential drug treatment, citing his own history with substance use. During previous sentencing hearings in this case, Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, shared the family’s grief, describing a "grinding sadness" left behind by the actor’s passing.
In court filings regarding the "VIP" drug ring, prosecutors noted that Plasencia mockingly texted a colleague, "I wonder how much this moron will pay," referring to the actor’s struggle with addiction. Following Fleming’s sentencing today, the legal saga will conclude with the sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa on May 27. Iwamasa, who admitted to injecting the actor despite having no medical training, faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison.
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