In a Los Angeles federal court, Dr. Salvador Plasencia received a 2 1/2-year prison sentence, along with probation and a fine, for providing ketamine to Matthew Perry, ultimately contributing to the actor’s fatal overdose. The judge emphasized that while Plasencia did not directly cause Perry’s death, he exploited the actor’s addiction for profit, leading to the outcome. During the emotional hearing, Perry’s family gave victim impact statements, expressing their grief and highlighting the profound loss. Plasencia, who pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine, apologized to Perry’s family, as the judge pushed back against the defense that Perry was his patient, viewing him instead as a drug dealer.
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Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” will plead guilty to federal drug charges related to Matthew Perry’s death, including distribution of ketamine resulting in death. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison for her involvement in supplying Perry with ketamine in the weeks leading up to his fatal overdose, along with other distribution charges. The plea agreement states that Sangha, alongside others, including Perry’s assistant and an acquaintance, provided Perry with ketamine, with the assistant administering the fatal injections. This case underscores the dangers of unsupervised ketamine use, as well as the tragic consequences of addiction.
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Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry in the month before the actor’s death. This plea agreement, which includes dropping several other charges, stems from Plasencia illegally supplying Perry with ketamine, including administering injections at Perry’s home and instructing his assistant on its use. The plea carries a maximum 40-year sentence, although sentencing details remain unspecified. Co-defendant Jasveen Sangha, alleged to have supplied the fatal dose, has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial.
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It’s truly disheartening to read the recent news about the arrests made in the drug investigation surrounding Matthew Perry’s ketamine death. Plasencia, the drug dealer accused of distributing ketamine to Perry, exchanged approximately 20 vials for an exorbitant amount of money. It’s almost comical to think about the size of these vials, priced at $2750 each – were they Costco-sized mayonnaise tubs? The absurdity of the situation is both shocking and sad.
Many people seem to be quick to dismiss the seriousness of these arrests, attributing them solely to Perry’s fame. However, from personal experience, I know that justice can be served, regardless of one’s status.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker