Matthew Perry's 'Dr. P' pleads guilty to supplying actor with ketamine prior to death
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Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges linked to Matthew Perry's death, admitting to supplying ketamine to the actor. He was not treating Perry at the time but expressed hope that his case will promote stricter oversight for at-home ketamine use. Plasencia is remorseful for his actions and will relinquish his medical license as part of the plea deal. He faces a prison sentence of up to 40 years and fines amounting to $2 million. Perry was found dead in his home, reportedly from acute ketamine effects.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, known to Perry as 'Dr. P.,' pleaded guilty to four felony counts of ketamine distribution connected to the actor's death.
Goldstein stated that Dr. Plasencia hopes his case leads to stricter oversight for the at-home ketamine industry to prevent future tragedies.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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