Matthew Perry's Fans Revisit His Last Instagram Post To Slam 'Vultures' Who 'Took Advantage' Of The Late Actor
By Favour Adegoke on August 17, 2024 at 2:45 PM EDT
Fans have taken to the late Matthew Perry's social media page to discuss the arrest of individuals who supplied him with the ketamine that eventually led to his death.
Earlier in the week, the authorities announced that they had arrested Kenneth Iwamasa, who was Perry's personal assistant, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez, Jasveen Sangha (distributor), and Eric Fleming (broker).
Since the arrests, several of the people linked to the death of Matthew Perry have taken a plea deal.
Fans Weigh In On Arrests Of Individuals Connected To Matthew Perry's Death
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As more details emerge about the individuals connected to Perry's overdose death in October, fans of the late actor express their relief and joy at the news that those involved have been arrested and charged.
These fans took to Perry's page to comment on the last post he made before his demise, in which he was seen taking a dip in what appeared to be the hot tub he eventually died in.
One fan wrote, "5 people have been arrested in connection with your death, these people took advantage of you, and now they're going to pay for it. Justice will be served Matty, love you and miss you forever always."
A second fan commented, "Thank God they got the vultures. Feel so sorry for you Matt," while a third noted, "We will make sure you will get justice rest in peace."
One more person said, "Those devils will pay for their crime done to you. But you're not here anymore."
Fans Saddened Over Matthew Perry Being Manipulated By His Inner Circle
Some fans also expressed their disappointment over the fact that those who were arrested in connection with his death should have been the ones taking care of him.
One user commented, "So heartbreaking people you trusted took advantage of your addiction. So very sorry. I pray [you're] at peace. [Know] you were loved [and] talented."
A second person said, "I'm so sorry that the people who should have been taking care of you were the one's who took you from the world," while a third remarked, "I can't believe 5 people close to you took advantage of your addiction to enrich themselves."
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani echoed Perry's fans' remarks in an interview, in which he described the late actor's "entourage" as "leeches" who wanted to "milk" him of his money.
"Here's someone with a clear and well-documented opioid addiction, she said about the late actor, per Fox News Digital. "And, you know, there are people who are charging him thousands and thousands of dollars for ketamine and taking advantage of that addiction. It's really sad."
Five Individuals Were Arrested In Connection With Matthew Perry's Death
This week, authorities held a press conference to announce the arrest of five individuals in connection with Perry's death.
The individuals were Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, who are doctors; Jasveen Sangha, a distributor; and Eric Fleming, a broker. Perry's assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was also arrested.
Iwamasa has since pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, resulting in death, and Chavez has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and will be arraigned on August 30.
Fleming pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of ketamine distribution, resulting in death.
Jasveen Sangha And Salvador Plasencia Pleaded Not Guilty
Unlike the other three individuals arrested in connection to Perry's death, Sangha and Plasencia, the lead defendants in the case, pleaded not guilty at their separate arraignments.
Plascencia was granted release on a $100,000 bond, while Sangha was denied bond due to concerns about a possible flight risk over her dual U.S. and British citizenship.
Their trials have been scheduled for various dates in October, although prosecutors anticipate that these dates will be consolidated.
Matthew Perry Requested a 'Big' Dose of Ketamine Shortly Before His Death
According to Rolling Stones, Perry's last words were to Iwamasa to "prepare the jacuzzi" for him and should "shoot" him up with "a big one."
As Perry's assistant, Iwamasa took on the role of often administering the injections of ketamine despite having no medical training or experience to do so.
On the day of Perry's death, he had previously administered two ketamine injections to the late actor. After the third injection, Iwamasa left to run some errands, only to return and find Perry unconscious and "face down" in the hot tub of his Los Angeles mansion.
Having pleaded guilty, Iwamasa faces up to 15 years in prison, while Fleming faces up to 25 years. Both Plascencia and Sangha could face even more severe sentences if convicted. Sangha faces the possibility of life in prison, while Plascencia could be sentenced to up to 120 years.