California Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry's Death

Fri Aug 15 2025 03:40:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
California Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry's Death

A California physician has agreed to plead guilty to multiple charges related to providing ketamine to the late actor Matthew Perry, according to federal prosecutors.


Dr. Salvador Plasencia's forthcoming plea comes in light of the investigation surrounding the distribution of the substance linked to Perry's tragic overdose.

In a significant turn of events, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a California doctor accused of supplying the late actor Matthew Perry with ketamine prior to his overdose, is set to plead guilty to four counts of drug distribution. Federal prosecutors announced that the plea may result in a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with the formal plea expected in the near future. Perry, best remembered for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," was discovered deceased at age 54 in his Los Angeles hot tub in October 2023. His death sparked widespread shock among fans, as he had been candid about his battles with mental health and substance use.

Prosecutors have revealed incriminating evidence including text messages from Dr. Mark Chavez, a physician who has already pleaded guilty in the ongoing investigation. These messages implicate Dr. Plasencia, who reportedly referred to Perry as a "moron" in discussions regarding drug procurement. Allegations indicate that Dr. Plasencia administered ketamine to Perry in both his home and at the Long Beach Aquarium's parking lot. The plea agreement outlines that he instructed Perry's assistant on how to administer the drug and provided extra vials to them for home use.

Dr. Plasencia is among five individuals charged in connection with an underground network allegedly supplying Perry with illicit ketamine. While Perry had a legal prescription for the drug to manage his depression, he sought more than what was authorized. Between September 30 and October 12, 2023, the plea agreement alleges the doctor sold Perry and his assistant a total of twenty vials of ketamine, along with syringes for its administration. At the time of writing, attempts to reach Dr. Plasencia’s legal representatives for a statement were unsuccessful.

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