Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death: A Cautionary Tale of Ketamine Abuse
SCANDALOUS SHOCKER: Doctor Admits Role in Matthew Perry's Tragic Death
In a jaw-dropping development, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, the physician who prescribed ketamine to troubled actor Matthew Perry, has pleaded guilty to playing a role in his untimely demise. The stunning admission came as Plasencia appeared before a federal judge on Wednesday, marking a dark chapter in the life of the beloved "Friends" star.
As the clock struck midnight, the 43-year-old doctor, affectionately known as "Dr. P," faced the possibility of a 40-year prison sentence had he not taken the plea deal. Instead, Plasencia will return to court on December 3 for sentencing, where he could face up to 10 years behind bars.
But what drove this seemingly respected medical professional to allegedly enable Perry's deadly addiction? The answer lies in a tangled web of deceit and greed, as revealed by prosecutors.
It all began when Plasencia met Perry through another patient, sparking a connection that would ultimately prove fatal. The doctor supplied the actor with 20 vials of ketamine, totaling 100 mg of the drug, along with lozenges and syringes – all for a whopping $4,500 price tag.
But Plasencia's involvement didn't stop there. He enlisted the help of Dr. Mark Chavez, a San Diego-based physician, to supply Perry with even more ketamine. In a shocking text message exchange, Plasencia instructed Chavez to keep the supplies flowing, telling him, "I wonder how much this moron will pay."
The plot thickens as we delve into the events surrounding Perry's final days. The actor, who had long battled addiction and struggled to stay sober, told his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, to procure illegal drugs for him in late September 2023.
Iwamasa allegedly obtained the ketamine from Plasencia and Erik Fleming, a 54-year-old man from Hawthorne, California. The assistant reportedly met with Plasencia at least seven times between September 30 and October 28, 2023 – mere days before Perry's tragic demise.
On the day of his death, Perry allegedly told Iwamasa to "shoot me up with a big one," and was injected with ketamine by the assistant three times. Prosecutors allege that Iwamasa obtained ketamine for Perry from Fleming and Sangha, a.k.a. the "Ketamine Queen," beginning in mid-October 2023.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities discovered that Sangha had been distributing ketamine and other illegal drugs from her stash house in North Hollywood since 2019. Her role in Perry's death remains unclear, but she is currently slated to return to court on August 19, awaiting trial.
The Santa Monica physician's guilty plea marks a somber milestone in the ongoing saga surrounding Perry's tragic passing. The LA County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the actor died of "acute effects of ketamine," despite having received treatment for his depression just weeks prior.
As the truth slowly unravels, one thing is clear: the world will never forget the star-studded cast of characters involved in Matthew Perry's heartbreaking story. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing drama, brought to you exclusively by thescholarlynote.com
