A California doctor has announced plans to plead guilty to charges related to the distribution of ketamine to late actor Matthew Perry, revealing alarming details about an underground drug network.
Doctor to Plead Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry's Ketamine Supply
Doctor to Plead Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry's Ketamine Supply
California physician admits to distributing ketamine, linked to the actor's untimely death.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, an alleged key supplier in the case surrounding the tragic death of the famed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, is set to plead guilty to four counts of distributing the anesthetic drug. Federal prosecutors have indicated that he faces up to 40 years in prison, with an official plea expected in the near future.
Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing, was discovered lifeless in a hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023 at the age of 54. Despite publicly addressing his battles with addiction and depression, Perry's sudden demise shocked fans globally. Allegations have surfaced about a broader scheme involving five individuals who are accused of enabling Perry's access to excessive quantities of ketamine beyond what was prescribed.
Documents linked to Dr. Plasencia's plea reveal that he personally injected Perry with the drug at multiple locations, including his home and a parking lot. Text messages show disconcerting exchanges between Plasencia and Dr. Mark Chavez, another former associate who has already confessed to similar charges. The communications featured derogatory remarks about Perry and a discussion of his willingness to pay for the drug.
From September 30, 2023, to October 12, 2023, Dr. Plasencia reportedly sold Perry and his assistant 20 vials of ketamine along with syringes, as part of a troubling pattern of illicit drug distribution. Authorities are proceeding with the case, which underscores serious concerns about substance abuse within celebrity culture.
Dr. Plasencia's legal representatives have yet to comment on the unfolding situation, as scrutiny intensifies around the circumstances of Perry’s passing and the individuals involved in his drug supply chain.
Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing, was discovered lifeless in a hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023 at the age of 54. Despite publicly addressing his battles with addiction and depression, Perry's sudden demise shocked fans globally. Allegations have surfaced about a broader scheme involving five individuals who are accused of enabling Perry's access to excessive quantities of ketamine beyond what was prescribed.
Documents linked to Dr. Plasencia's plea reveal that he personally injected Perry with the drug at multiple locations, including his home and a parking lot. Text messages show disconcerting exchanges between Plasencia and Dr. Mark Chavez, another former associate who has already confessed to similar charges. The communications featured derogatory remarks about Perry and a discussion of his willingness to pay for the drug.
From September 30, 2023, to October 12, 2023, Dr. Plasencia reportedly sold Perry and his assistant 20 vials of ketamine along with syringes, as part of a troubling pattern of illicit drug distribution. Authorities are proceeding with the case, which underscores serious concerns about substance abuse within celebrity culture.
Dr. Plasencia's legal representatives have yet to comment on the unfolding situation, as scrutiny intensifies around the circumstances of Perry’s passing and the individuals involved in his drug supply chain.
