Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, received a two-year prison sentence for his involvement in the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. The sentencing occurred on May 13th, 2024, in federal court in Los Angeles before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett.
Key Takeaways
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death. The sentencing occurred on May 13th, 2024, in Los Angeles federal court.
- Erik Fleming received a two-year prison sentence for distributing ketamine that resulted in Matthew Perry's death
- Fleming pleaded guilty to conspiracy and distribution charges related to the fatal dose of ketamine
- Prosecutors sought a longer sentence than what was handed down by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett
- The actor died on October 28th, 2023, from acute effects of ketamine leading to drowning
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentence Length | Broad Agreement | 2 years in prison plus 3 years supervised release | |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | acute effects of ketamine leading to drowning | |
| Date Of Sentencing | Broad Agreement | May 13th, 2024 |
Sentence Length
Broad Agreement2 years in prison plus 3 years supervised release
Cause Of Death
Broad Agreementacute effects of ketamine leading to drowning
Date Of Sentencing
Broad AgreementMay 13th, 2024
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Fleming pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count each of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and distribution resulting in death or serious injury. Prosecutors had sought a two-and-a-half-year sentence, while Fleming's defense team argued for three months followed by supervised release. The sentence includes three years of supervised release and a $200 special assessment fee.
According to court documents, Fleming was an acquaintance of Perry's when he learned that the actor was looking for ketamine. He obtained 51 vials of the drug from Jasveen Sangha, known as 'the Ketamine Queen,' who was sentenced in April to 15 years in prison. Fleming sold the ketamine to Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's assistant, who injected Perry with at least three shots of the drug.
The actor was found dead on October 28th, 2023, at age 54 in his backyard jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home. A medical examiner determined that acute effects of ketamine caused Perry to lose consciousness and drown. Contributing factors included coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, an opioid.
During the sentencing hearing, Fleming expressed remorse, stating he is 'haunted by the mistakes I made' and 'mortified I played any role in the death of another person.' He added that if there was a way to bring Perry back, he would have done it. Fleming is the fourth of five defendants sentenced in connection with Perry's death.
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