Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry prior to the actor's overdose death, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of drug distribution. Perry was found dead on October 28, 2023, with ketamine ruling as the primary cause. Allegedly seeking more of the drug than his doctor prescribed for depression, Perry connected with Plasencia, who began supplying him through a series of exchanges with another doctor. Prosecutors emphasize that Plasencia's actions contributed significantly to Perry's untimely death.
The doctor accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine is expected to plead guilty to four counts, facing a potential 40-year prison sentence, authorities announced.
Matthew Perry's tragic death at 54 has drawn attention to prescription practices, as the actor reportedly sought more ketamine for depression treatment before his overdose.
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