A California doctor got 30 months in federal prison for giving ketamine to Matthew Perry. It’s the first conviction in the Friends star’s overdose probe. Dr. Salvador Plasencia illegally supplied the drug before Perry’s death in October 2023.
Plasencia handed out ketamine—a numbing drug—without doctor’s okay. It helped cause Perry’s death from bad drug effects. Feds say this jail time warns others charged, pushing hard punishment for docs aiding celeb overdoses.
Perry, famous as Chandler on Friends, fought addiction openly and died at 54. Ketamine was the top cause, plus other issues. Cops found a supply ring, including Plasencia with more charges ahead. It spotlights Hollywood’s drug battle and helper fallout.
The case eyes ketamine’s rise in celeb fun and off-label use. This ruling sets an example to stop copycats and may hit other Perry-linked cases. Fans call for better industry help against addiction.
