Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Overdose Case
A doctor named Salvador Plasencia admitted he gave actor Matthew Perry ketamine, the same drug that caused his death.
Plasencia didn't give Perry the fatal dose, but he supplied the drug beforehand.
He's now facing a long prison sentence.
Another doctor, Mark Chavez, also admitted to providing ketamine to Perry.
A woman named Jasveen Sangha, who is accused of giving Perry the fatal dose, is claiming she is innocent.
The case is about the illegal distribution of a drug that led to someone's death.
Doctor Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry.
Plasencia supplied Perry with ketamine before his death but not the fatal dose.
He faces up to 40 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in December.
Another doctor, Mark Chavez, also pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to Perry.
Jasveen Sangha, charged with providing the fatal dose, pleaded not guilty.
- Who
- Salvador Plasencia, Mark Chavez, and Jasveen Sangha were involved in the ketamine distribution related to Matthew Perry's death.
- What
- Doctor Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry.
- When
- Plasencia pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
- Where
- A federal court in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Plasencia supplied Perry with ketamine in the weeks before his death.
- Defendant
- Salvador Plasencia
- Charges
- Four counts of ketamine distribution
- Victim
- Matthew Perry
- Other Defendant
- Mark Chavez, Jasveen Sangha
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 40 years in prison
- Plea
- Guilty