Matthew Perry’s Doctor Receives Prison Sentence for Supplying Ketamine

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Actor Matthew Perry was discovered deceased in his home’s hot tub. Now, over two years later, his doctor could face jail time for providing him with Ketamine.

Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who provided Matthew Perry with ketamine before his death, received a 30-month federal prison sentence. The sentence was issued on December 3rd in Los Angeles federal court.

Before learning his sentence, the doctor apologized to the Perry family, admitting he had broken his medical oath. “I let Mr. Perry down, and I failed his family. I should have kept him safe,” Dr. Plasencia stated. He had previously pleaded guilty in July to four counts of distributing ketamine, though he wasn’t the one who gave Perry the dose that caused his death. After the plea, Dr. Plasencia was handcuffed and taken into federal custody.

The prosecution originally requested a three-year prison sentence for Plasencia, while his lawyers argued for probation. However, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, during the sentencing in Los Angeles federal court, dismissed the defense’s claim that Plasencia was initially helping Perry with his depression. The judge stated she didn’t believe that explanation, and added that the doctor had deliberately taken advantage of Perry’s addiction to make money.

Judge Garnett revealed that Plasencia earned $55,000 while briefly treating Perry, and emphasized that the sentence would have been much longer if a different, more dangerous drug had been involved. Plasencia’s lawyer, Karen Goldstein, explained that her client’s judgment was impaired by financial gain, calling it a combination of poor choices that led to the situation.

Perry’s Family Reacts to the Doctor’s Words

Prosecutor Ian Yanniello strongly defended his case against Plasencia, rejecting any suggestion that Plasencia’s actions were simply a mistake. “He wasn’t just a careless doctor,” Yanniello argued, “he was selling drugs while pretending to be one.” Evidence presented included text messages from Plasencia discussing a patient’s request for ketamine, where he questioned how much the patient would pay.

In a statement to the court, Suzanne Morrison, Perry’s mother, spoke directly to Plasencia. She began by saying, “This is my son,” and acknowledged his past struggles with addiction, emphasizing he had overcome them. She then expressed her hurt, stating that calling Perry a “moron” was unfair and inaccurate. She concluded by telling Plasencia that his actions were wrong. Perry’s half-sister, Madeline Morrison, added that Plasencia had taken advantage of Perry by exploiting his vulnerabilities. She stressed that celebrities are people, not objects to be used.

Four individuals involved in the case surrounding Perry are still awaiting sentencing. They have all pleaded guilty to five federal crimes, including supplying the ketamine that caused his death.

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2025-12-04 01:09