Doctors Charged in Perry's Death Mocked Him in Texts

Authorities have charged five people in last year's fatal overdose of Matthew Perry—including his personal assistant and two doctors, reports the Washington Post. Perry died of a ketamine overdose last year at the age of 54, and authorities have been investigating the source of the drug. The Friends actor had been undergoing medically supervised ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety, but the large amount found in his system suggested he received more of the powerful anesthetic from an illicit source.

• Court documents in California name alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" by prosecutors, along with urgent care doctor Dr. Salvador Plasencia, per the New York Times. They are charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution of ketamine resulting in death, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and altering and falsifying records related to a federal investigation.

• Separate charges including conspiracy to distribute ketamine were filed against three others: Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa; a second doctor, Mark Chavez; and Erik Fleming, described as an acquaintance of the actor.
• Prosecutors say Perry turned to "Ketamine Queen" Sangha as a source for the drug when it became too expensive from the two doctors, reports ABC News. Iwamasa and Fleming were allegedly his intermediaries.
• Texts from Plasencia to Chavez (the two doctors) read, "I wonder how much this moron will pay" and "Lets find out," according to the court documents cited by the Times.
• "These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves," says US. Attorney Martin Estrada, per the AP. "They knew what they were doing was wrong."

This story has been updated with new details. (More Matthew Perry stories.)