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Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Main doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry overdose to plead guilty
The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday. Salvador Plasencia 'has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison,' the department said in a statement. The second doctor in the case, Mark Chavez, pleaded guilty last October to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the weeks before the actor was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in 2023. Perry's lengthy struggles with substance addiction were well-documented, but his death at age 54 sent shockwaves through the global legions of 'Friends' fans. A criminal investigation was launched soon after an autopsy discovered he had high levels of ketamine - an anesthetic - in his system. Plasencia allegedly bought ketamine off Chavez and sold it to the American-Canadian actor at hugely inflated prices. 'I wonder how much this moron will pay,' Plasencia wrote in one text message presented by prosecutors. He went to Perry's home to administer ketamine by injection, according to a plea deal published Monday by the Justice Department. In total, Plasencia distributed 20 vials of ketamine over a roughly two-week period in autumn 2023, the document said. Perry had been taking ketamine as part of supervised therapy for depression. But prosecutors say that before his death he became addicted to the substance, which also has psychedelic properties and is a popular party drug. Dark struggle Five people have been charged over Perry's death. Jasveen Sangha, the alleged 'Ketamine Queen' who supplied drugs to high-end clients and celebrities, is charged with selling Perry the dose that killed him. She has pleaded not guilty. Perry's live-in personal assistant and another man pleaded guilty last August to charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Comedic television series 'Friends,' which followed the lives of six New Yorkers navigating adulthood, dating and careers, drew a massive global following and made megastars of previously unknown actors. Perry's role as the sarcastic man-child Chandler brought him fabulous wealth, but hid a dark struggle with addiction to painkillers and alcohol. In 2018, he suffered a drug-related burst colon and underwent multiple surgeries. In his 2022 memoir 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,' Perry described going through detox dozens of times. 'I have mostly been sober since 2001,' he wrote, 'save for about sixty or seventy little mishaps.'--AFP
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Matthew Perry death doctor to plead guilty
The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of American-Canadian actor and Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said on Monday. Salvador Plasencia "has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison," the department said in a statement. The second doctor in the case, Mark Chavez, pleaded guilty last October to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the weeks before the actor was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in 2023. Perry's lengthy struggles with substance addiction were well-documented, but his death at age 54 sent shockwaves through the global legions of Friends fans. A criminal investigation was launched soon after an autopsy discovered the actor had high levels of ketamine – an anesthetic – in his system. Plasencia allegedly bought ketamine off Chavez and sold it to the desperate star at hugely inflated prices. Jasveen Sangha, the alleged "Ketamine Queen" who supplied drugs to high-end clients and celebrities, is charged with selling Perry the dose that killed him. She has pleaded not guilty. Comedic television series Friends, which followed the lives of six New Yorkers navigating adulthood, dating and careers, drew a massive global following and made megastars of previously unknown actors. Perry's role as the sarcastic man-child Chandler brought him fabulous wealth, but hid a dark struggle with addiction to painkillers and alcohol. In 2018, he suffered a drug-related burst colon and underwent multiple surgeries. In his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Perry described going through detox dozens of times. "I have mostly been sober since 2001," he wrote, "save for about sixty or seventy little mishaps."
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Matthew Perry's Doctor To Plead Guilty to Supplying Ketamine: What To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of the doctors charged in Matthew Perry's death has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to the Friends actor, according to a new court agreement. Prosecutors will drop Dr. Salvador Plasencia's three additional counts of distribution of ketamine and two counts of falsifying records in exchange for the plea, per The Associated Press (AP). The Context Perry was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. An autopsy report from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) revealed he died from the "acute effects of ketamine." Drowning and coronary artery disease also contributed to his death, which was ruled an accident. Matthew Perry is seen in New York City on March 30, 2017. Matthew Perry is seen in New York City on March 30, 2017. Mike Pont/WireImage Over the years, Perry had been open about his struggle with addiction. In his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, he shared that he began drinking at the age of 14. Perry rose to fame as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom Friends alongside Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc. The TV star appeared in other series too, like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Go On and The Odd Couple. The five-time Emmy nominee dabbled in films as well, with roles in The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again and more. What To Know In a signed document filed in a Los Angeles court on Monday, Plasencia agreed to the guilty plea, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison. In the agreement, Plasencia—who had operated an urgent care clinic in Malibu, California—said he connected with Perry through another patient. In the leadup to Perry's death, Plasencia distributed 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges and syringes to Perry and the comedian's live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. The other doctor charged in the case, Mark Chavez, was tasked with supplying the substance to Perry, the AP reported. Three other defendants, including Chavez, agreed to plead guilty in 2024 in exchange for their cooperation. "I wonder how much this moron will pay," Plasencia texted Chavez, according to Chavez's plea agreement. What People Are Saying Perry's Friends co-stars paid tribute to the actor in 2023 following his death. Aniston wrote via Instagram at the time: "Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I've never experienced before. We all experience loss at some point in our lives. Loss of life or loss of love. Being able to really SIT in this grief allows you to feel the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone that deep. And we loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA. We were always the 6 of us." Kudrow shared on Instagram: "Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY. Thank you for your open heart in a six way relationship that required compromise. And a lot of 'talking.' Thank you for showing up at work when you weren't well and then, being completely brilliant. Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you. Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew." Cox said on Instagram: "I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day. When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share." Schwimmer posted on Instagram: "Thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity. I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery. You could take a straight line of dialogue and bend it to your will, resulting in something so entirely original and unexpectedly funny it still astonishes. And you had heart. Which you were generous with, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers." LeBlanc added on Instagram: "It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I'll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you're finally free. Much love. And I guess you're keeping the 20 bucks you owe me." What Happens Next Chavez pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in October. He is set to be sentenced in September. Plasencia is expected to enter his guilty plea in the coming weeks.
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Main doctor charged in Matthew Perry overdose case to plead guilty
The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of actor Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department has said. Salvador Plasencia "has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison," the department said in a statement. The second doctor in the case, Mark Chavez, pleaded guilty last October to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the weeks before the actor was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in 2023. Mr Perry's lengthy struggles with substance addiction were well-documented, but his death aged 54 sent shockwaves through the industry. A criminal investigation was launched soon after an autopsy discovered he had high levels of ketamine - an anaesthetic - in his system. Dr Plasencia allegedly bought ketamine off Chavez and sold it to the American-Canadian actor at hugely inflated prices. "I wonder how much this moron will pay," Dr Plasencia wrote in one text message presented by prosecutors. He went to Mr Perry's home to administer ketamine by injection, according to a plea deal published by the Justice Department. In total, Dr Plasencia distributed 20 vials of ketamine over a roughly two-week period in autumn 2023, the document said. Mr Perry had been taking ketamine as part of supervised therapy for depression. However, prosecutors say that before his death he became addicted to the substance, which also has psychedelic properties and is a popular party drug. Dark struggle Five people have been charged over Mr Perry's death. Jasveen Sangha, the alleged 'Ketamine Queen' who supplied drugs to high-end clients and celebrities, is charged with selling Mr Perry the dose that killed him. She has pleaded not guilty. Mr Perry's live-in personal assistant and another man pleaded guilty last August to charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Mr Perry rose to fame as Chandler Bing in the television series 'Friends', but he struggled with addiction to painkillers and alcohol. In 2018, he suffered a drug-related burst colon and underwent multiple surgeries. In his 2022 memoir 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing', Mr Perry described going through detox dozens of times. "I have mostly been sober since 2001," he wrote, "save for about 60 or 70 little mishaps."
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Main doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry overdose to plead guilty
Five people have been charged over Perry's death. — AFP photo LOS ANGELES (June 17): The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday. Salvador Plasencia 'has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison,' the department said in a statement. The second doctor in the case, Mark Chavez, pleaded guilty last October to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the weeks before the actor was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in 2023. Perry's lengthy struggles with substance addiction were well-documented, but his death at age 54 sent shockwaves through the global legions of 'Friends' fans. A criminal investigation was launched soon after an autopsy discovered he had high levels of ketamine — an anesthetic — in his system. Plasencia allegedly bought ketamine off Chavez and sold it to the American-Canadian actor at hugely inflated prices. 'I wonder how much this moron will pay,' Plasencia wrote in one text message presented by prosecutors. He went to Perry's home to administer ketamine by injection, according to a plea deal published Monday by the Justice Department. In total, Plasencia distributed 20 vials of ketamine over a roughly two-week period in autumn 2023, the document said. Perry had been taking ketamine as part of supervised therapy for depression. But prosecutors say that before his death he became addicted to the substance, which also has psychedelic properties and is a popular party drug. – Dark struggle – Five people have been charged over Perry's death. Jasveen Sangha, the alleged 'Ketamine Queen' who supplied drugs to high-end clients and celebrities, is charged with selling Perry the dose that killed him. She has pleaded not guilty. Perry's live-in personal assistant and another man pleaded guilty last August to charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Comedic television series 'Friends,' which followed the lives of six New Yorkers navigating adulthood, dating and careers, drew a massive global following and made megastars of previously unknown actors. Perry's role as the sarcastic man-child Chandler brought him fabulous wealth, but hid a dark struggle with addiction to painkillers and alcohol. In 2018, he suffered a drug-related burst colon and underwent multiple surgeries. In his 2022 memoir 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,' Perry described going through detox dozens of times. 'I have mostly been sober since 2001,' he wrote, 'save for about sixty or seventy little mishaps.' — AFP ketamine matthew perry Salvador Plasencia
