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

6 sources7 storiesFirst seen 5/13/2026Score65Mixed Progress
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Man sentenced to 2 years over Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death.

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Erik Fleming is one of five people charged and convicted in what prosecutors called a conspiracy to illegally distribute ketamine to Matthew Perry.

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Drug counsellor who delivered ‘Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years - CTV News.

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Drug counsellor who delivered ‘Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years CTV NewsDrug counsellor who delivered fatal ketamine doses to Matthew Perry gets 2 years in prison

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Erik Fleming sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose case BBCWho are the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry's death CityNews TorontoDrug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years NBC NewsDrug counsellor who delivered ‘Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years CTV NewsDrug counsellor who gave Matthew Perry his fatal ketamine dose faces sentencing The Globe and Mail

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Matthew Perry death: Drug counsellor who delivered ketamine sentenced to 2 years.

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Erik Fleming is the fourth of five defendants sentenced who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2023 overdose of the 54-year-old actor.

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The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.

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Summary

**Summary:** A drug counselor, Erik Fleming, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for distributing ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry in 2023. This case highlights the dangers of addiction counseling and the potential for counselors to exploit their positions. **Why It Matters:** This case underscores the need for

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