Guilty Plea in Federal Case Involving Actor Matthew Perry
Dr. Salvador Plasencia entered guilty pleas Thursday to federal charges that he distributed ketamine to actor Matthew Perry prior to the actor’s death.
Details of the Plea
The plea, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, covers four counts related to the distribution of the controlled substance. Prosecutors say the charges stem from Plasencia’s provision of ketamine to Perry in the period leading up to the actor’s passing.
Legal Proceedings and Reactions
Court records and media reports show Plasencia acknowledged his role in supplying the drug. Details about any potential sentencing or further court dates were not immediately disclosed.
Public and Media Attention
The case has drawn widespread attention given Perry’s profile. Authorities have focused on the role of controlled substances in the circumstances surrounding his death.
Media Coverage and Future Developments
The developments were documented by news photographers outside the courthouse as Plasencia left the proceedings.
Further legal filings and statements from prosecutors or defense attorneys a...