A California doctor, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of supplying ketamine to the beloved actor Matthew Perry, renowned for his character Chandler Bing on "Friends." Federal prosecutors disclosed that Plasencia will face four charges related to distributing ketamine, a move that could land him in prison for up to 40 years.
Perry was discovered in his hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023, shocking fans around the globe—a heavy blow for those familiar with his candid discussions on battling depression and addiction. Evidence including text messages has emerged, revealing that Plasencia referred to Perry as a "moron" while jokingly asking about his willingness to pay for the drugs.
Prosecutors allege that Plasencia injected Perry with the drug both at his residence and a Long Beach parking lot. Moreover, he educated Perry’s assistant on how to administer ketamine and sold them extra doses for personal use. This criminal case involves five individuals linked to an underground network purportedly supplying Perry with ketamine.
Ultimately, between September 30, 2023, and October 12, 2023, Plasencia is claimed to have sold 20 vials of ketamine and syringes to Perry and his assistant, adding another chapter to this tragic tale. As the situation unfolds, the implications of drug dependency in Hollywood continue to capture public concern.
