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us-news5 days ago•3 min saved

Mother of Matthew Perry condemns ex-assistant for enabling fatal ketamine addiction

Suzanne Morrison, Matthew Perry’s mother, delivers a victim impact statement accusing his former assistant Kenneth Iwamasa of enabling his addiction and repeatedly injecting him with ketamine, contributing to Perry’s 2023 accidental death; Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and faces sentencing on May 27, with prosecutors noting he worked with others to illegally obtain and supply the drug.

via NBC News|

#addiction #kenneth-iwamasa #ketamine

health7 days ago•19 min saved

Ketamine–buprenorphine combo may rapidly reduce suicide risk in depression

A new study suggests a single ketamine infusion followed by low-dose buprenorphine can quickly and durably reduce suicidal ideation in adults with major depressive disorder, though longer-term safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.

via The Washington Post|

#buprenorphine #clinical-trials #depression

entertainment12 days ago•3 min saved

Counsellor jailed for two years over Matthew Perry ketamine death

Erik Fleming, a 56-year-old drug addiction counsellor, was sentenced to two years in federal prison plus three years of supervised release and a $200 fine after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine linked to Matthew Perry’s October 2023 death, caused by the acute effects of ketamine. Fleming helped source ketamine from the so-called Ketamine Queen and supplied it to Perry, making him the fourth of five people sentenced in the case. Prosecutors sought a longer term, but the judge ordered the two-year sentence, with Fleming expressing remorse in court.

via BBC|

#conspiracy-to-distribute #entertainment #erik-fleming

crime13 days ago•2 min saved

Perry ketamine scheme yields two-year federal sentence for counselor Erik Fleming

Erik Fleming, a licensed drug counselor who pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine tied to Matthew Perry’s death, was sentenced in a Los Angeles federal court to 24 months in prison with a $200 special assessment and a June 29 surrender date. Prosecutors had urged a longer term (30 months) while Fleming’s lawyers cited cooperation and remorse. Fleming sold 51 vials of ketamine to Perry in October 2023, including the portion that contributed to Perry’s death; Perry died of an accidental ketamine overdose with drowning and other factors noted by the medical examiner. Fleming cooperated with investigators; Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” was previously sentenced to 15 years, and two doctors connected to the case faced separate sentences.

via NBC News|

#conspiracy-to-distribute-ketamine #crime #erik-fleming

crime13 days ago•3 min saved

Counselor sentenced to two years in Matthew Perry ketamine death case

A licensed drug addiction counselor, Erik Fleming, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for distributing ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry’s death. Fleming connected Perry with Jasveen Sangha, the ketamine dealer, and admitted to distributing ketamine resulting in death. His cooperation reduced his potential sentence from about four years. Sangha received 15 years, and Perry had been seeking ketamine for depression. Fleming delivered 25 vials for $6,000 four days before Perry’s death, which was caused by acute ketamine toxicity with drowning listed as a secondary factor; Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, injected him from that batch. The case is proceeding with the remaining defendants to be sentenced.

via The Guardian|

#crime #drug-counselor #ketamine

crime13 days ago•16 min saved

Ketamine courier in Perry case handed two-year prison term

A licensed drug-addiction counselor, Erik Fleming, was sentenced in a Los Angeles federal court to two years in prison and three years of probation for distributing ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry’s death; Fleming connected Perry with ketamine dealer Jasveen Sangha and delivered 25 vials for about $6,000, with Perry dying from the acute effects of ketamine (drowning listed as a secondary cause). Sangha received 15 years in prison. Fleming must surrender in 45 days and has emphasized remorse and rehabilitation.

via AP News|

#crime #erik-fleming #ketamine

science24 days ago•9 min saved

Decoding Ketamine: Low-dose drug combos aim for rapid, safer antidepressant effects

Two studies reveal how ketamine triggers rapid antidepressant effects by briefly silencing interneuron brakes in the prefrontal cortex via mu-opioid receptors, and show that a low-dose three-drug combo can replicate this benefit with fewer side effects; longer-lasting relief depends on TrkB and mGluR5 receptor cross-talk driven by BDNF, which strengthens and stabilizes synapses. Researchers plan accelerated clinical trials using safe, existing drugs to translate these findings into patient treatments.

via Neuroscience News|

#clinical-trials #depression #ketamine

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

15-Year Prison Term for Ketamine Distributor Linked to Perry's Death

A federal judge sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death, making her the third of five co-defendants to be sentenced in the case.

via PBS|

#crime #jasveen-sangha #ketamine

courts-and-crime1 month ago•20 min saved

Ketamine Dealer Gets 15-Year Prison Term in Perry Overdose Case

Jasveen Sangha, the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in a Los Angeles federal prison for supplying ketamine—including the dose linked to Matthew Perry’s death—after pleading guilty to five counts; prosecutors said she was among the most culpable in a network that included doctors and Perry’s aide, who delivered and administered the drug; she supplied 51 vials to the aide, who gave Perry injections the day he died. She’ll also face three years of supervised release, drug testing, and restrictions on encrypted messaging.

via Rolling Stone|

#courts-and-crime #drug-trafficking #ketamine

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Ketamine Queen Gets 15-Year Term Tied to Matthew Perry's Death

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple ketamine distribution charges tied to Matthew Perry's 2023 death, with prosecutors describing a high-volume operation catering to Hollywood clients; other co-defendants in the case have also faced sentences or pending hearings.

via CBS News|

#crime #drug-trafficking #ketamine

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Ketamine Queen Sentenced to 15 Years Over Perry-Linked Drug Ring

Jasveen Sangha, the North Hollywood dealer nicknamed the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises and several counts of ketamine distribution, including a sale that contributed to actor Matthew Perry’s October 2023 overdose death. Prosecutors describe a high-volume trafficking operation run from her home, with Sangha coordinating with Erik Fleming and distributing ketamine that killed at least two people (including Perry) and harmed others; a 2019 overdose linked to a separate victim and a 2024 police search uncovering thousands of meth pills and numerous ketamine vials are also noted. Several co-defendants have faced or will face sentencing as part of the same case.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#crime #drug-trafficking #ketamine

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Ketamine link to Perry death nets 15-year federal sentence

Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five felony drug counts tied to actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 death from ketamine. Prosecutors say she supplied 51 ketamine vials to a go-between who delivered the drug to Perry through his personal assistant, and she continued selling ketamine after Perry’s death, earning a harsher sentence than two doctors involved in the case.

via Al Jazeera|

#crime #drug-dealing #federal-prosecution

crime1 month ago•15 min saved

Hollywood Ketamine Queen Gets 15-Year Sentence Over Perry Death

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five charges for running a large ketamine trafficking operation from North Hollywood that supplied Matthew Perry; Perry’s 2023 death was attributed to ketamine injections given to him by his personal assistant, with Sangha’s associate also pleading guilty to narcotics charges. Two other men who sold ketamine to Perry—Salvador Plasencia (2.5 years) and Mark Chavez (probation)—had been sentenced previously. Sangha marketed to high-profile Hollywood clients during the operation.

via Variety|

#crime #drug-trafficking #hollywood

entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

Ketamine Queen jailed 15 years in Perry death case

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen", was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death; she pleaded guilty to multiple charges and acknowledged that her actions caused Perry's death, while doctors involved in the case received lighter sentences; Perry died in October 2023 from a ketamine overdose after Sangha sold him 25 vials for $6,000 four days before his death.

via Sky News|

#drug-trafficking #entertainment #jasveen-sangha

crime-and-courts1 month ago•6 min saved

Ketamine Queen Gets 15-Year Term in Perry Drug Case

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for running a high-volume ketamine distribution operation that supplied actor Matthew Perry and others, including the batch linked to Perry’s death. She pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises and several counts of ketamine distribution, with prosecutors saying she acted out of greed and caused multiple deaths.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime-and-courts #drug-trafficking #ketamine