First Person Sentenced in Matthew Perry’s Ketamine Overdose Case

A doctor, Salvador Plasencia, who admitted to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry weeks before his death, is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles federal court. Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for each count. Prosecutors argue he exploited Perry’s vulnerability for profit, while his attorneys claim he has already faced significant personal and professional consequences. The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. local time.

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