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Addiction counselor sentenced for supplying ketamine to actor
An addiction counselor has been sentenced for his role in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, which contributed to the actor's death. The counselor expressed remorse for his actions. (sources: abc, theguardian, nytimes, cbc, nbcnews)
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Erik Fleming received a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to delivering ketamine to Matthew Perry. He admitted to selling 51 vials of the drug to the actor.
- Erik Fleming was sentenced in a Los Angeles court.
- Fleming pleaded guilty to charges related to the supply of ketamine.
- Matthew Perry died in 2023 due to a dose of ketamine supplied by Fleming.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues related to drug supply and accountability in addiction treatment.
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