The physician who administered ketamine to Matthew Perry has been sentenced to prison. The news arrives as a somber chapter closes in the investigation surrounding the actor’s tragic death, a loss deeply felt by fans worldwide.
Perry, forever etched in popular culture as Chandler Bing from the beloved sitcom *Friends*, passed away in October 2023 at the age of 54. An autopsy later revealed the acute effects of ketamine as the cause of death, prompting a detailed investigation into the circumstances.
That investigation led to charges against five individuals connected to Perry’s care and well-being. Among them were his personal assistant, several medical professionals, and an individual known as the ‘Ketamine Queen’.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia previously entered a guilty plea for providing Perry with ketamine leading up to his death. On December 3rd, he faced the court and received his sentence: a period of 30 months in prison.
Reports indicate Dr. Plasencia became visibly emotional during the nearly two-hour sentencing hearing, offering apologies through tears. The courtroom was filled with palpable grief and a search for accountability.
Perry’s family had directly appealed to the judge, requesting a substantial sentence for Plasencia. They identified him as bearing the greatest responsibility for Perry’s death, struggling to understand the repeated provision of the drug.
In a powerful and heartbreaking statement, Perry’s parents publicly denounced Plasencia and other defendants as “greedy jackals,” accusing them of exploiting their son’s vulnerability for personal gain. The family’s pain was raw and undeniable.
Dr. Plasencia offered a public apology to the Perry family, acknowledging the immense suffering he caused. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked access to powerful medications and the devastating consequences of addiction.
