Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case
A doctor, Dr. Plasencia, admitted to giving actor Matthew Perry ketamine, a drug used sometimes to treat anxiety and depression.
He gave it to Perry at his home and in a parking lot.
Sadly, Perry died, and authorities believe it was from too much ketamine.
The doctor was charged for giving the drug illegally.
He has pleaded guilty and could go to jail for up to 40 years.
Other people were involved, and some have also pleaded guilty, while one person, the alleged supplier of the fatal dose, claims she is not guilty.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine.
The charges are related to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.
Plasencia admitted to injecting Perry with ketamine before his death.
He faces up to 40 years in prison; four other people were charged in the case.
Jasveen Sangha, the alleged supplier of the fatal dose, pleaded not guilty.
- Who
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Matthew Perry, Mark Chavez, Jasveen Sangha.
- What
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine.
- When
- The plea was made on Wednesday, relating to events before October 28, 2023.
- Where
- U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, with ketamine injections occurring at Perry’s home and in Santa Monica.
- Why
- Plasencia injected Perry with ketamine not for legitimate medical purposes.
- Defendant
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia
- Victim
- Matthew Perry
- Charges
- Four counts of illegal ketamine distribution
- Possible Sentence
- Up to 40 years in prison
- Other Defendants
- Mark Chavez, Jasveen Sangha (pleaded not guilty)
- Date of Death
- October 28, 2023