Five people have been charged in connection with the death ofMatthew Perry, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perrys addiction issues to enrich themselves, Estrada said.

In the end, these defendants were more interested in profiting off Mr. Perry than caring for his wellbeing.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08:  Matthew Perry poses at a photocall for “The End Of Longing”, a new play which he wrote and stars in at The Playhouse Theatre, on February 8, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

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I wonder how much this moron will pay?…

After the meeting, Plasencia allegedly texted Chavez that the interaction was like a bad movie.

If a patient returns for a second time, do they need to sign the form again?

Plasencia asked while wearing a light gray dress shirt, gray pants and shackles on his wrists and ankles.

Yes, and those forms must be dated, Judge Alika Sagar replied.

Prosecutors said they expect the dates will be consolidated.

At the press conference announcing the charges, Estrada called the alleged drug conspiracy a broad underground criminal connection.

The ketamine you sold my brother killed him.

Got more info and want to bounce ideas off you.

Im 90% sure everyone is protected.

I never dealt with [Perry].

So the Assistant was the enabler.

Also they are doing a 3 month tox screening …

Does K stay in your system or is it immediately flushed out?

he asked her in a text message, according to the indictment.

Prosecutors said Thursday that Sangha is facing the possibility of life in prison if convicted as charged.

Estrada said Plasencia is facing up to 120 years if convicted as charged.

Iwamasa and Fleming are facing up to 15 years and 25 years, respectively, at sentencing.

Fleming then sent Iwamasa a screenshot saying, Just got this from my person.

She only deal[s] with high end and celebs.

If it were not great stuff shed lose her business, according to the filing.

But as of now she said she can fill any order.

According to prosecutors, Dr. Chavez has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

He is due to be arraigned Aug. 30.

The involvement of the USPS suggested that the mail service was used to transport either drugs or payments.

His last known treatment was 1 1/2 weeks prior to death, the report read.

This article was updated on Aug. 15, 2024, at 9:20 p.m.

ET to include details from the arraignment for Jasveen Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia.