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Matthew Perry doctor agrees to plead guilty on four counts in connection to star's death
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia has entered a guilty plea to charges involving the distribution of ketamine related to Matthew Perry's death on October 28, 2023.
- Perry, age 54, died at his Pacific Palisades home from the acute effects of ketamine, after receiving large doses from multiple defendants including Plasencia.
- Authorities allege Plasencia supplied ketamine to Perry and his assistant, taught untrained injection methods, and acted outside medical guidelines.
- Plasencia could face up to 40 years in prison, though both prosecution and defense suggest a sentence between 15 and 21 months. Meanwhile, three other accused individuals, including another physician, have already admitted guilt, while one alleged dealer continues to contest the charges.
- This case underscores exploitation surrounding Perry's ketamine use for anxiety and depression and highlights ongoing investigation into doctor and dealer roles.
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A doctor accused of giving Matthew Perry ketamine during the month prior to the death by overdose of the star of “Friends” agreed to plead guilty, authorities said on Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to a statement from the federal prosecutor’s office. They added that the statement carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. Plasencia is expected to plead guilty in the comin…
Doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
June 16 (Reuters) - A California doctor charged in the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of illegal distribution of the drug ketamine, according to a court filing on Monday.
Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four charges for the sale of ketamine.
Doctor admits injecting Matthew Perry with ketamine in exchange for cash
One of the doctors accused of playing a role in Matthew Perry's death is expected to change his plea to guilty, admitting he injected the actor with ketamine on several occasions in the weeks leading up to his death.
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