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Doctor Agrees to Plea Deal in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
A physician implicated in the death of actor Matthew Perry has agreed to a plea agreement. The case involves the illegal supply of ketamine, a drug cited as a contributing factor in Perry’s passing. This development marks a significant turn in the investigation surrounding the famed “Friends” star’s demise.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia Faces Potential Jail Time
Under the proposed plea agreement, filed Monday, June 16, Dr. Salvador Plasencia confessed to four counts of unlawfully dispensing ketamine to Matthew Perry. He could potentially face up to 40 years in prison.
Previous Guilty Pleas in the Perry Investigation
Last year, five individuals faced prosecution in connection with the investigation into Perry’s death. Of those, three have already entered guilty pleas:
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- Dr. Mark Chavez
- Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant
- Erik Fleming, an alleged drug dealer
“Ketamine Queen” Maintains Innocence
However, Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” has pleaded not guilty and continues to assert her innocence.
Details Surrounding Perry’s Death
Perry died in October 2023 from the “acute effects of ketamine,” according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s report. Kenneth Iwamasa discovered his body.
Accusations Against Dr. Plasencia
Allegations surfaced indicating that Dr. Plasencia provided Perry with illicit ketamine, exceeding the boundaries of acceptable professional conduct.
It’s alleged that Dr. Plasencia not only supplied the substance to Perry but also instructed Iwamasa on how to administer ketamine injections. Iwamasa reportedly admitted to repeatedly injecting Perry with the substance earlier that night, according to the U.S. State Department.
Perry’s Struggles with Addiction
Perry openly discussed his battles with addiction. He underwent intravenous ketamine treatments at a clinic to manage depression and anxiety.
DEA Concerns and Text Messages Revealed
Anne Milgram of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) expressed concerns that Perry developed a ketamine addiction, leading him to seek additional supplies from Dr. Plasencia outside of legitimate medical channels.
Text Messages Between Doctors
Publicly released text messages between Plasencia and Dr. Chavez revealed discussions about how much to charge Perry for the drug. In the indictment, Plasencia referred to Perry, saying, “I wonder how much this moron will pay.”
Alleged Overcharging for Ketamine
Prosecutors and court records indicate that the two physicians sold Perry 20 vials of ketamine for $55,000 in cash, charging him $2,000 per vial – a drug that reportedly cost Chavez only $12.
Exploitation of Perry’s Addiction
DEA Statement on Unscrupulous Doctors
Last year, Anne Milgram stated in a press conference, “Matthew Perry’s journey began with unscrupulous doctors who abused their position of trust because they saw him as a payday and it ended with street dealers who sold him ketamine in unmarked vials.”
Failure to Provide Help
She added, “The desperation that led Perry to these individuals was not met with help, as it should have been from the doctors but instead it was met with exploitation.”