Doctor Sentenced for Providing Ketamine to Matthew Perry Before Actor's Death

A doctor implicated in the ketamine provision case linked to actor Matthew Perry's untimely demise has been sentenced in federal court.

On Wednesday, Salvador Plasencia was handed a prison sentence of 30 months for illegally distributing ketamine—a substance he sold to both Matthew Perry and the actor's assistant.

Following his plea in July, Plasencia acknowledged his illegal distribution activities which, about a month prior to Perry's death, included dispensing 20 ketamine vials, each totaling 100 mg, alongside lozenges and syringes.

Prosecutors highlighted how Plasencia collaborated with another physician, Mark Chavez, to fulfill these supplies, with a transaction of $4,500 for these substances reportedly taking place.

Plasencia expressed a hope that his legal repercussions might serve as a cautionary note to medical practitioners, emphasizing the necessity for tighter regulation within the burgeoning at-home ketamine treatment niche.

Meanwhile, Jasveen Sangha, another individual charged in connection with this case, will be sentenced in December, having admitted to various ketamine distribution charges, including offenses leading to death or serious harm.

Additionally, Mark Chavez, who admitted to conspiracy, is awaiting sentencing later in December.

Another person tied to the case, described by authorities as a street-level intermediary, is facing repercussions with a sentencing date set for January 2026.