Doctor Who Supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry Pleads Guilty as Shocking Details Surface

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Dr. Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who administered ketamine to Matthew Perry before his passing, has admitted to illegally distributing this drug. On Wednesday, in a Los Angeles court, he made this admission as part of his plea bargain.

As a film enthusiast putting this into my own words, here’s how I would rephrase that sentence: I’m looking at potential time behind bars, as I’ve confessed to distributing ketamine four times over, and each count could lead to a decade in prison.

In October 2023, Plasencia was among five individuals who faced charges following the death of Perry, a popular actor recognized for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends. Tragically, he was discovered unconscious in his home’s hot tub in Los Angeles. At the time of his passing, Perry was 54 years old. Subsequent autopsy results revealed that acute ketamine toxicity had caused his death.

Originally scheduled for trial in August, Dr. Plasencia from Malibu’s urgent care clinic opted for a plea bargain instead. The prosecution alleges that he provided ketamine vials, lozenges, and syringes to Perry and his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, between September 30 and October 12, 2023. However, the agreement states that these drugs were not administered for any legitimate medical purpose.

In a statement, Karen Goldstein, Dr. Plasencia’s attorney, expressed that Dr. Plasencia deeply regrets the choices he made when administering ketamine to Matthew Perry. She also stated that Dr. Plasencia is taking full responsibility for his actions. Furthermore, she mentioned that Dr. Plasencia will be relinquishing his medical license shortly, as he recognizes his shortcoming in failing to safeguard a patient, Mr. Perry, who was particularly susceptible due to his addiction issues.

In their text conversations with each other, Mark Chavez and Plasencia playfully speculated about how much money Perry might be willing to pay for ketamine. Specifically, Plasencia wrote, “I’m curious about how much this person will end up paying.” Later, he provided Perry with ketamine, both at his home and once in a parking lot close to an aquarium. Afterwards, Chavez cautioned him, stating that administering drugs in vehicles and public areas where children are present was not appropriate behavior.

Although Perry had an adverse reaction after receiving one dose, causing his blood pressure to increase dramatically and him to reportedly become immobile, Plasencia persisted in providing the drug. On October 27, the day prior to Perry’s death, Plasencia communicated with Iwamasa, informing him that he had left additional ketamine with a nurse for potential continued treatment while he was away from town. The ketamine that ultimately led to Perry’s demise did not originate from Plasencia, but rather from another source, as stated by the prosecutors.

Eric Fleming, who is the individual, confessed to providing Iwamasa with the ketamine that resulted in Perry’s demise. In court records, he stated that he handed over approximately 50 vials of this substance, some of which were obtained from a woman known as Jasveen Sangha. Fleming has admitted guilt and is scheduled to be sentenced in November.

The individual known as the “Ketamine Queen” stands charged for allegedly distributing the same batch that resulted in Perry’s death. She maintains her innocence, and her trial, scheduled for August, will serve as a platform to address these accusations.

In regards to Perry’s aide, Iwamasa, he too admitted his guilt. He confessed to authorities that Perry provided him with funds to locate ketamine, and that he administered the lethal dose to the actor on the day of his demise. His sentencing is scheduled for November.

The Justice Department anticipates that these convictions will serve as a strong warning to participants within the expanding illegal ketamine production scene.

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2025-07-24 16:14