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Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years | Flipboard

Flipboard · · 416 words · By NBC News; Kevin Nious

The provided text is a collection of news snippets and headlines reporting on the sentencing of Erik Fleming, a drug counselor involved in the distribution of ketamine to Matthew Perry. It also includes mentions of a documentary regarding Perry's drug use and a separate legal case involving a pensioner.

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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years”
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Multiple independent sources (Flipboard, CNN, and other web search results) confirm that Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, was sentenced to two years in prison for distributing the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry.
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web search NEUTRAL — A man who helped supply Matthew Perry with the doses of ketamine that killed the "Friends" actor was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison. Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, a…
https://abcnews.com/US/matthew-perry-ketamine-case-erik-flem…
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web search NEUTRAL — The man who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/matthew-perry-drug-coun…
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web search NEUTRAL — A former producer and drug counselor who distributed the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison. Erik Fleming pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiracy ...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-13/matthew-…
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“Prosecutors said Erik Fleming sold 51 vials of liquid ketamine to the “Friends” star in October 2023”
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The claim is corroborated by the Central District of California official records and multiple news reports stating that Fleming and Sangha sold 51 vials of ketamine to Perry in October 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — In October 2023, Sangha and Fleming sold Perry 51 vials of ketamine, which were provided to Kenneth Iwamasa, 61, of Toluca Lake, Perry’s live-in personal assistant.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/north-hollywood-drug-de…
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web search NEUTRAL — Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry to be sentenced. Prosecutors said Erik Fleming sold 51 vials of liquid ketamine to the “Friends” star in October 2023, including the p…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/matthew-perry-drug-coun…
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web search NEUTRAL — "I wonder how much this moron will pay," Plasencia wrote in one text message. According to her plea agreement, Sangha worked with a middleman, Erik Fleming, to sell 51 vials of ketamine to Perry's liv…
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20250818-ketamine-q…
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“The man who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison.”
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This is a repetition of the fact in claim 0, confirmed by multiple news sources stating the individual (Erik Fleming) who pleaded guilty received a 2-year federal prison sentence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iwamasa, who pled guilty to a single count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment.[140] Iwamasa was scheduled to be sentenced on Ja…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Perry
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web search NEUTRAL — 40 percent of car accident deaths show thc in the bloodsream of the drivers https://www.linkedin.com/posts/associated-press_a-doctor-who-pleaded-guilty-to-selling-ketamine-activity-7402114663292755968…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/associated-press_a-doctor-who…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Physician Who Ran Calabasas Clinic Sentenced to 2 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Ketamine to Actor Matthew Perry.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/socal-doctor-agrees-ple…
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“A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered “Friends” star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced on Wednesday.”
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Two independent cross-references (NY Post and Flipboard) report that the licensed drug addiction counselor was set to be sentenced on a Wednesday.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered “Friends” star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced on Wednesday.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/matthew-perry-ketamine…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered “Friends” star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced on Wednesday.
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/drug-counselor-who-distribu…
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“Prosecutors are asking for 2 1/2 years in prison for 56-year-old Erik Fleming”
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Only the Flipboard cross-reference mentions the specific request for 2.5 years for 56-year-old Erik Fleming; other provided web results for this claim are irrelevant (Canada Wikipedia).
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web search NEUTRAL — Get quick, easy access to all Government of Canada services and information.
https://www.canada.ca/en.html
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web search NEUTRAL — A developed country, Canada has a high nominal per capita income globally and its advanced economy ranks among the largest in the world by nominal GDP, relying chiefly upon its abundant natural resour…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2025 · It’s the second-largest country on the map, but what exactly is Canada known for? In addition to poutine and maple syrup, Canada is known for its friendly people, cultural diversity, an…
https://heyexplorer.com/what-is-canada-known-for/
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“Erik Fleming, one of five people who pleaded guilty in connection”
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Corroborated by Flipboard and a specific news report stating Mr. Fleming is the fourth of five people charged in connection with the death to be sentenced.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erik Fleming is an American film and television director and producer. He is a graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts and known for creating the 1992 experimental short film, The Silver Surfer, whic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Fleming_(director)
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web search NEUTRAL — Erik Fleming departs federal court in Los Angeles after being sentenced in connection with the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Caroline Brehman/AP.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/13/us/matthew-perry-erik-fleming…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. Fleming is the fourth of five people charged in connection with Mr. Perry’s death to be sentenced. Ms. Sangha, whom prosecutors called “a more culpable defendant,” was sentenced in April to 15 yea…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/arts/television/matthew-p…
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“The beloved "Friends" actor died in October 2023 from the acute effects of ketamine.”
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While the Flipboard cross-reference confirms this, the other web results provided for this specific claim are irrelevant (Biblical Matthew), meaning only one relevant source is present in the evidence set.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist. The New Testament records that as an Ap…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle
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web search NEUTRAL — 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from …
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+1&versi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Read the Book of Matthew online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/
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“Matthew Perry was supplied ketamine even after doctors knew he allegedly experienced adverse effects from the drug.”
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Only the Flipboard cross-reference provides this information; the other web results provided for this claim are irrelevant (Biblical Matthew).
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist. The New Testament records that as an Ap…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle
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web search NEUTRAL — 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from …
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+1&versi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Read the Book of Matthew online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/
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“Lisa, 62, described how the success”
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Multiple independent sources (Newsweek, CBS Sunday Morning via web search, and TikTok) confirm Lisa Kudrow is 62 years old.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lisa Kudrow is showing the world that she isn’t afraid to embrace aging naturally. On Sunday, March 22, the 62-year-old actress appeared on CBS’s Sunday Morning to talk about her career and her evolvi…
https://www.comicbasics.com/lisa-kudrow-62-receives-praise-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why does 62-year-old Lisa Kudrow look like she’s 30 in The Comeback?#LisaKudrow #TheComeback #USA #FYP.Explore the transformation of Lisa Kudrow over the years from her early days to now. Check out be…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-old-is-lisa-kudrow
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web search NEUTRAL — After years of research, Lisa and her "Who Do You Think You Are?" team still haven't unearthed anything interesting about Conan's ancestry.Subscribe to watch...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgQhcB6v8q4
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“Hawthorne man who was the middleman in Matthew Perry ketamine deals gets 2 years in federal prison”
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No evidence was found after searching for a 'Hawthorne man' acting as a middleman in this specific context.
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