The case of the death of actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the “Friends” series, has taken a significant turn with the guilty plea of physician Salvador Plasencia.
This event highlights the problem of controlled substance abuse and its impact on public figures; now we know what the doctor will do to save himself?
Guilty plea and charges
Salvador Plasencia, an emergency room physician in California, pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawful distribution of ketamine in federal court in Los Angeles.
This substance, used medically as an anesthetic and in treatments for depression, was given by Plasencia to Perry on at least seven occasions between September and October 2023, outside of established medical protocols.
Investigations revealed that Plasencia not only provided the ketamine, but also instructed Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, in the administration of the drug, despite the fact that Iwamasa had no medical training.
In addition, text messages were discovered in which Plasencia and another physician, Mark Chavez, discussed inflated prices for ketamine, going so far as to sell each vial for $2,000, when its actual cost was approximately $12.
Others involved in the Matthew Perry case
In addition to Plasencia, four other people were charged in connection with Perry’s death:
Mark Chavez: Physician who provided Plasencia with ketamine. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the substance.
Kenneth Iwamasa: Perry’s personal assistant, admitted to injecting ketamine into the actor without medical supervision.
Erik Fleming: Intermediary who facilitated the acquisition of the drug.
Jasveen Sangha: Known as the “ketamine queen,” she is the only one who has not yet pleaded guilty and faces a pending trial.
Legal consequences
Plasencia’s guilty plea could result in a prison sentence of up to 40 years, in addition to significant fines.
This case underscores the seriousness of the illegal distribution of controlled substances and the associated legal liabilities.
La autopsia del actor de Friends determinó que la causa de su muerte fue una sobredosis de ketamina, combinada con ahogamiento y enfermedad coronaria
Context of Matthew Perry’s death
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Matthew Perry passed away on October 28, 2023 at the age of 54.
Although Perry was receiving ketamine therapy to treat depression, the doses given by Plasencia exceeded therapeutic limits and were administered without medical justification.
This case highlights the dangers of misuse of controlled drugs and the importance of professional ethics in medicine.
The tragic death of Matthew Perry serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from negligence and exploitation in healthcare.
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