Matthew Perry Ketamine: Doctor Pleads Guilty
- A California doctor is set to plead guilty to federal charges related to providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks leading up to his death, prosecutors...
- Perry, 54, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom "Friends," was found dead in his Los Angeles hot tub in october 2023.His struggles with...
- According to court documents, Plasencia allegedly injected Perry with ketamine at his home and in the parking area of the Long Beach Aquarium.
Dr. Salvador plasencia,the doctor linked to matthew Perry’s death,will plead guilty to distributing ketamine. The plea agreement centers on supplying the actor with the drug in the months prior to his passing. Discover the pivotal details surrounding this ongoing investigation.Beyond the legal ramifications, the case sheds light on ketamine distribution and the actions of medical professionals. Court documents reveal Plasencia injected Perry with ketamine at multiple locations and provided instructions and additional vials to Perry’s assistant. News Directory 3 provides breaking coverage of this case, where Plasencia faces a potential 40-year sentence. Understand the complexity of unauthorized ketamine use and its implications. Find out what’s next.
Doctor to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
Updated June 17, 2025
A California doctor is set to plead guilty to federal charges related to providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks leading up to his death, prosecutors announced Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will admit to four counts of distributing the drug.
Perry, 54, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom “Friends,” was found dead in his Los Angeles hot tub in october 2023.His struggles with addiction were well-documented,making his death a shock to fans worldwide. The case highlights the dangers of ketamine distribution and the role medical professionals play.
According to court documents, Plasencia allegedly injected Perry with ketamine at his home and in the parking area of the Long Beach Aquarium. he also reportedly instructed Perry’s assistant, another defendant in the case, on how to administer the drug and sold them extra vials. Text messages from Dr. Mark Chavez, who has already pleaded guilty in the case, indicate Plasencia referred to Perry as a “moron” and questioned how much he would pay for the drugs.
Plasencia is one of five individuals charged in connection with an alleged underground network that supplied Perry with ketamine. While Perry was prescribed ketamine for depression,he sought additional amounts beyond his legal prescription. Between Sept. 30,2023,and Oct.12, 2023, Plasencia allegedly sold Perry and his assistant twenty 5ml vials of ketamine, along with syringes and a partial package of ketamine lozenges.
What’s next
Plasencia’s plea agreement carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. He is expected to enter his plea in the coming weeks. The case underscores the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death and the illegal distribution of ketamine.