Doctor agrees to plead guilty in Matthew 

Yes, a doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death has agreed to plead guilty.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, also known as “Dr. P,” has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine. This agreement was filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Here are the key details:

Charges: Plasencia was charged with illegally supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine in the weeks leading up to the actor’s overdose death in October 2023. He initially faced more charges, but prosecutors agreed to drop some in exchange for his plea.

Maximum Sentence: The plea carries a maximum statutory sentence of 40 years in federal prison.
Role in Perry’s Death: Prosecutors allege that Plasencia supplied Perry with 20 vials of ketamine, along with lozenges and syringes, and even injected the

actor with the drug on multiple occasions. He also reportedly taught Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, how to administer the injections.
Other Defendants: Plasencia is one of five individuals charged in connection with Perry’s death. Three others, including Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and another doctor, Mark Chavez (who supplied ketamine to Plasencia), have already pleaded guilty and are cooperating with prosecutors.

“Ketamine Queen”: The fifth defendant, Jasveen Sangha, referred to by prosecutors as “The Ketamine Queen,” has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go to trial in August. Prosecutors allege she supplied the fatal dose of ketamine to Perry.

Formal Plea: Plasencia is expected to formally enter his guilty plea in the coming weeks.
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” died on October 28, 2023, from the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine as contributing factors.