Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Matthew Perry's Doctor Pleads Guilty to Ketamine Charges
Matthew Perry's doctor has admitted to giving him ketamine, a drug used to numb people.
This happened without a good medical reason.
The doctor has pleaded guilty to four counts of illegally providing the drug.
He could go to prison for a long time and must give up his ability to practice medicine.
Another person is also involved and will go to court soon.
The case is connected to Matthew Perry's death in 2023.
Matthew Perry's doctor pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine.
The doctor admitted to supplying the drug without a legitimate medical purpose.
He faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison for each of the four counts.
The doctor is required to surrender his medical license.
Another defendant, Jasveen Sangha, faces trial next month.
- Who
- Salvador Plasencia, Matthew Perry, and Jasveen Sangha.
- What
- Doctor pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry.
- When
- Plea occurred in July 2025; Perry died in October 2023.
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- Plasencia distributed ketamine without a legitimate medical purpose.
Legal Implications
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Sentencing
Legal Implications
The doctor faces severe penalties for illegal drug distribution.
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- Defendant
- Salvador Plasencia
- Crime
- Illegal Distribution of Ketamine
- Victim
- Matthew Perry
- Plea
- Guilty
- Counts
- Four
- Maximum Sentence
- Ten years per count
- Medical License
- To be surrendered
- Co-defendant
- Jasveen Sangha