Dr. Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine in releation to Matthew Perry’s tragic death
One of the doctors charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, has agreed to plead guilt, according to a plea agreement filed on Monday, June 16.
The Friends star was known for his infamous role as Chandler Bing in the American hit TV show. When the show came to an end after 10 years on our screens in 2004, the actor went on to secure a series of big roles in several other major movies.
But his success didn’t come without its struggles, with the actor openly sharing his struggles with addiction throughout his acting career. Perry battled alcohol and substance abuse throughout all of his adult life.
Court documents explain the actor was taking ketamine six to eight times a day before he died and in the weeks leading up to his death, the actor had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy. This is used to treat depression in cases where traditional anti-depressants have not been effective.
In text messages released to the public between Plasencia and the other doctor charged, Chavez, the two discussed how much to charge Perry for the drug. In the indictment, Plasencia said to Chavez, “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” alluding to Perry.
According to federal prosecutors and court records, the two doctors gave Perry 20 vials of ketamine for $55,000 in cash, charging him $2,000 for a vial that cost Chavez a mere $12.
It’s believed that Pasencia gave the drug to Perry and taught Iwamasa how to inject it into the Friends star.
Court documents explain the actor was taking ketamine six to eight times a day before he died and in the weeks leading up to his death, the actor had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy. This is used to treat depression in cases where traditional anti-depressants have not been effective.
The 54-year-old sadly died on 28 October 2023 from the “acute effects of ketamine” at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. His body was found by his live-in asssistant.
Five people were charged last year after an investigation into Perry’s death. Three of those charged pled guilty last year – Dr. Mark Chavez; Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant; and an alleged drug dealer Erik Fleming. Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen” has pled not guilty.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine and faces up to 40 years in prison.
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