In a shocking development surrounding the tragic death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, California's Dr. Salvador Plasencia is set to plead guilty to supplying ketamine, facing up to 40 years in prison for his role in the case.
California Doctor Faces Prison Time for Supplying Ketamine to Matthew Perry
California Doctor Faces Prison Time for Supplying Ketamine to Matthew Perry
California physician Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty for providing ketamine to late actor Matthew Perry, leading to potential prison time.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a California doctor, is pleading guilty to multiple counts of distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death has raised questions about prescription practices and drug distribution. Federal prosecutors announced that Plasencia, already implicated in an underground network that illegally supplied the actor with the drug, plans to enter a guilty plea for four counts related to the distribution of ketamine in the coming weeks.
Matthew Perry, famed for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” was found unresponsive in his hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023. He was 54. Though Perry had been transparent about his struggles with mental health and addiction, his unexpected passing stunned fans and the entertainment community alike.
Court documents indicate that Dr. Plasencia not only injected Perry with ketamine on several occasions—including at his residence and a nearby aquarium—but also instructed Perry's assistant, who is facing charges as well, on how to administer the drug. Communications revealed prior to Dr. Plasencia's guilty plea show him referring to Perry in derogatory terms, raising concerns about professional ethics in the medical community.
Overall, between September 30 and October 12, 2023, it is alleged that Dr. Plasencia provided a total of twenty 5ml vials of ketamine alongside syringes to Perry and his assistant, significantly exceeding legal prescriptions meant to address Perry’s depression. This case has opened discussions about the impact of illicit drug distribution and its connection to celebrity culture, as investigators continue to explore the broader network involved in supplying drugs to the actor.
Legal representatives for Dr. Plasencia have yet to comment on the situation as the case unfolds.
Matthew Perry, famed for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” was found unresponsive in his hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023. He was 54. Though Perry had been transparent about his struggles with mental health and addiction, his unexpected passing stunned fans and the entertainment community alike.
Court documents indicate that Dr. Plasencia not only injected Perry with ketamine on several occasions—including at his residence and a nearby aquarium—but also instructed Perry's assistant, who is facing charges as well, on how to administer the drug. Communications revealed prior to Dr. Plasencia's guilty plea show him referring to Perry in derogatory terms, raising concerns about professional ethics in the medical community.
Overall, between September 30 and October 12, 2023, it is alleged that Dr. Plasencia provided a total of twenty 5ml vials of ketamine alongside syringes to Perry and his assistant, significantly exceeding legal prescriptions meant to address Perry’s depression. This case has opened discussions about the impact of illicit drug distribution and its connection to celebrity culture, as investigators continue to explore the broader network involved in supplying drugs to the actor.
Legal representatives for Dr. Plasencia have yet to comment on the situation as the case unfolds.
