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Addiction counselor sentenced for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
An addiction counselor has received a two-year prison sentence for his role in supplying ketamine that contributed to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The counselor expressed remorse for his actions. (sources: abc, abcnews, theguardian, nytimes, cbc)
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The counselor, Erik Fleming, was sentenced in a Los Angeles court after pleading guilty in connection with Perry's death from a ketamine overdose in 2023.
- Erik Fleming delivered ketamine doses to Matthew Perry.
- Fleming was sentenced to two years in prison.
- He expressed feelings of remorse regarding his actions.
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This case highlights issues related to drug supply and addiction counseling practices.
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abcDrug counsellor who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry jailedabcnewsMan sentenced to 2 years in prison over Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death - ABC NewstheguardianDrug counselor who delivered ketamine dose that killed Matthew Perry gets two yearsnytimesAddiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years