A doctor involved in the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to distributing ketamine to him. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who is often called Dr. P., will enter his plea to four counts of ketamine distribution. This decision comes after earlier reports indicated he was facing seven counts of distribution along with two counts for altering and falsifying documents connected to the investigation.
The plea, which could result in a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, is set to be made in the coming weeks. Plasencia is among five individuals facing criminal charges linked to Perry’s death.
Matthew Perry passed away on October 28, 2023, from what was determined to be an accidental drug overdose involving ketamine, along with other factors like drowning and heart disease. After his death, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation to uncover how he acquired the ketamine.
In August 2024, Plasencia and four others were arrested as part of this case. One of the other defendants, Jasveen Sangha, was labeled “The Ketamine Queen” and faces multiple charges, including conspiracy and distribution of ketamine.
While Sangha has pleaded not guilty and is set for trial, the other defendants, including Dr. Mark Chavez and Perry’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, have already admitted to their roles and accepted plea agreements.
Federal prosecutors claim that the individuals involved exploited Perry for their own gain, raising serious concerns about the medical ethical standards they violated. As the case proceeds, many are left reflecting on the impact of drug abuse and the responsibility of those who prescribe medication.
