"Friends" Star Matthew Perry's Alleged Ketamine Supplier Preparing to Plead Guilty
Medical professional confesses to the demise of Matthew Perry.
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Prepare for a shocking courtroom showdown next week. The doctor implicated in the tragic death of beloved US actor Matthew Perry is reportedly ready to cop to his guilt. In a recent announcement, the US Department of Justice revealed that main suspect Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty for distributing Ketamin in no less than four cases. The maximum sentence Plasencia may face? A whopping 40 years behind bars.
Here's the lowdown: According to court documents, Plasencia played a substantial role in providing Perry with Ketamin, an anesthetic, at inflated prices during the final days of 2023. The dark twist? Plasencia injected the drug directly into Perry, a practice that ultimately led to the "Friends" star's untimely demise in October last year.
Text message from the depths of hell:Remember this chilling text message Plasencia sent? "I wonder how much this idiot will pay." The prosecution claims this text was shared prior to supplying Perry with the lethal Ketamin.
Marking the fourth defendant in the case, Plasencia follows in the footsteps of his colleagues. A second doctor, Mark Chavez, who is 54 years old, already pleaded guilty back in October of last year. Meanwhile, Hollywood's self-proclaimed "Ketamin Queen," Jasveen Sangha, denies the allegations and prepares for her trial in August.
Want to know a fun fact? Ketamin is usually used medically as an anesthetic or to treat depression. However, it's also a hot commodity on the black market, sought after by recreational drug users due to its mind-bending properties. The US prosecution alleges that the five defendants manipulatively exploited Perry's substance abuse issues to line their own pockets.
Back to the exhibits:Perry's lifeless body was found in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. The coroner's report sadly concluded that he died from "acute Ketamin intoxication."
Before the fame and fortune, Perry was known for his iconic role as sarcastic wit Chandler Bing in the wildly popular '90s sitcom "Friends." Eerily enough, Perry revealed in his memoir published last year that he had been battling addiction issue for years, both with medication and alcohol.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on this tragic case, folks! As always, may Perry's memory continue to live on.
[Enrichment Insights: Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of the doctors charged with supplying ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine according to a statement from federal prosecutors issued on June 17, 2025[2]. Plasencia faces a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for these charges[2]. Notably, Plasencia is accused of providing the bulk of Perry's ketamine in his final weeks, while another individual, Jasmine Sangha, is alleged to have provided the fatal dose. Sangha is scheduled to go to trial in August and has pleaded not guilty, making her the only one of five people charged in connection with Perry's death who has not entered a plea agreement[2].]
Celebrities continue to grapple with the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, as evidenced by the ongoing court case concerning Matthew Perry's alleged ketamine supplier, Dr. Salvador Plasencia. Plasencia, who allegedly provided ketamine to Perry leading up to his death, is scheduled to plead guilty to four counts of distribution, potentially facing a 40-year prison sentence. This case serves as a grim reminder of the drug issues that often plague celebrities, raising questions about the exploitation of their substance abuse problems for personal gain.
