'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in Matthew Perry case

Legal & Regulatory - Jasmine Sunga, dubbed the "ketamine queen," is expected to plead guilty in connection to Matthew Perry's death [1] - Sunga potentially faced a maximum sentence of 65 years, but the plea deal will likely result in a significantly reduced sentence [5] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to drop several charges as part of the plea agreement [5] - Five individuals were charged in connection to Perry's death, all of whom have accepted plea deals [4][9] - Sentencing for those involved is expected to begin in the fall [10] Substance & Impact - Matthew Perry's death was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine [2] - Ketamine is described as a powerful anesthetic increasingly used as a therapy for depression, but also used recreationally [2] - Evidence against Sunga included incriminating text messages indicating attempts to cover up connections to Perry [7] - One individual, Kennethy Wamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant, administered the ketamine to Perry on the day of his death [9] - Dr Salvador Placencia, a doctor involved, can no longer practice medicine [10]