Doctors Plead Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry's Overdose Death
Multiple doctors, including Dr. Salvador Plasencia, have agreed to plead guilty for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry, ruled as the primary cause of his death.
Overview
- Matthew Perry was found dead on October 28, 2023, with ketamine identified as the primary cause of death.
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia faces charges for distributing ketamine, allegedly supplying Perry with the drug before his death.
- Plasencia is expected to plead guilty, facing a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine.
- Several doctors involved in the distribution of ketamine to Perry are also pleading guilty to related charges.
- Autopsy reports confirm Perry's death was accidental due to ketamine, prompting legal actions against the doctors involved.
Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.
Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.
Analysis
Emphasizes Dr. Plasencia's illegal supply of ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading to his accidental death.
Plasencia's co-defendant was not part of the plea agreement, and prosecutors stated that Plasencia did not supply the drugs that caused Perry's death.
Perry's death was determined to be an accident caused by the acute effects of ketamine by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
Plasencia admitted to illegally supplying ketamine to actor Perry, selling 20 vials of the drug to his personal assistant, and prosecutors claim Perry paid $55,000 for six to eight shots per day in the month leading up to his death, with Plasencia supplying the majority of the ketamine during that time.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of at least $2 million for his involvement in Perry's overdose.
The medical examiner determined that ketamine was the main factor leading to death.
Articles (10)
Center (4)
"…Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine."
NBC News·15d·"…The Santa Monica physician is facing a maximum sentence of 40 years behind bars."
Deadline·15d·"…Plasencia acknowledges that he "knowingly distributed ketamine" to Perry before his 2023 death, behaved in a manner "outside the scope of professional practice," and that the drug distribution lacked "a legitimate medical purpose.""
USA TODAY·15d·"…Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to the signed document filed in federal court in Los Angeles."
Associated Press·15d·FAQ
The primary cause of Matthew Perry's death was the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning being a secondary cause.
The key individuals involved included a live-in assistant, two doctors, and Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' along with a drug dealer.
Matthew Perry obtained ketamine through a combination of sources, including his live-in assistant and several other individuals who supplied the drug.
History
- This story does not have any previous versions.