Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case
A doctor named Salvador Plasencia admitted he gave the actor Matthew Perry, from the show 'Friends,' the drug ketamine when it wasn't for real medical reasons.
Ketamine can sometimes help with depression, but can also be abused.
The doctor injected Perry with it in places like his home and a car.
He is now guilty of breaking the law and could go to prison for a long time.
The doctor says he feels bad and hopes his actions will make sure this doesn't happen to other people.
Several other people were also involved, and some have pleaded guilty too.
One person, who allegedly gave Perry the drugs that caused his death, is still fighting the charges.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry.
Plasencia admitted to injecting Perry with ketamine outside of legitimate medical purposes.
The doctor faces up to 40 years in prison and plans to surrender his medical license.
Plasencia obtained ketamine from another doctor and texted about Perry.
Plasencia's attorneys stated he is remorseful and hopes his case prevents future tragedies.
- Who
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry.
- What
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine.
- When
- The plea was entered on Wednesday in US District Court in Los Angeles.
- Where
- US District Court in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Plasencia was charged in connection to Matthew Perry's death due to a ketamine overdose and admitted to providing the drug outside legitimate medical use.
Defendant (Dr. Plasencia)
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Remorse and Responsibility
Defendant (Dr. Plasencia)
The doctor is 'profoundly remorseful' and accepts responsibility.
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- Defendant
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia
- Victim
- Matthew Perry
- Charge
- Illegal distribution of ketamine
- Sentence
- Up to 40 years in prison
- Medical License
- Intends to surrender within 45 days
- Co-defendants
- Mark Chavez, Jasveen Sangha
- Location
- Los Angeles