Matt LeBlanc was spotted looking drastically different from his ‘Friends’ heyday during a rare outing in Los Angeles.
The actor, famed for his role as Joey Tribbiani, opted for a low-key ensemble as he busied himself with errands around LA and dropped by a car dealership in Van Nuys.
The 57-year-old heartthrob kept it simple in a black tee, dark-wash jeans, and matching trainers while topping off his discreet get-up with a classic navy cap.
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This sighting marks LeBlanc’s first public appearance since December, following the tragic death of his mate and ex-‘Friends’ cast member Matthew Perry back in October 2023.
In a shocking turn of events, a doctor alongside a notorious character dubbed “the ketamine queen” are bracing themselves for a joint trial next year over the demise of TV legend Matthew Perry as per a court order.
Caught up in the scandal are five individuals accused of preying on the vulnerabilities of the American celeb post his relapse into substance misuse the previous fall. Battling depression and anxiety, Perry fell victim to an IV ketamine addiction supposedly facilitated by unscrupulous medical professionals, reports the Mirror.
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Perry, immortalized as Chandler Bing, tragically died due to the “acute effects of ketamine” at the age of 54 on October 28. Claims are swirling that Santa Monica’s Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Perry’s personal aide Kenneth Iwamasa were deeply involved in delivering the ketamine doses to the star from September through October last year, culminating in a staggering bill of $55,000 (£43,000).
The trial date for the accused is set for March 4 next year, as ordered by District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, according to court documents seen by PA’s news team. Plasencia will be in the dock alongside alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, known to the police as “the ketamine queen”.
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She is accused of trading $11,000 (£8,553) worth of ketamine for cash with Perry, which reportedly led to Perry’s fatal overdose, a Drug Enforcement Administrator claimed. While Plasencia could face up to 120 years in federal prison, Sangha might be looking at a life sentence.
At a recent court hearing, Plasencia denied charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, seven counts of distributing ketamine, and two counts of falsifying documents during the investigation into Perry’s death. Sangha also pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to distribute ketamine, maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and ketamine, and five counts of distributing ketamine.
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Plasencia was all set for a courtroom showdown on October 8, and Sangha had been inked in for an October 15 appearance. But now, a judge from California has ruled that the duo will face trial together on March 4, with their pre-trial hearing etched in the diary for February 19, 2025.
They’re tangled up in an accusation where it’s claimed Plasencia teamed up with fellow doc Mark Chavez to deluge Perry with a hefty load of ketamine. Apparently, Plasencia couldn’t resist texting: “I wonder how much this moron will pay” followed by a cheeky “let’s find out”.
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