Doctor admits responsibility for the death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Doctor admits responsibility for the death of Friends star Matthew Perry

The former "Friends" star Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing, died in October 2023 from Ketamine's acute effects, and the responsible doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has now recognized his guilt in the procedure for the death of the actor. Plasencia is expected to commit to court in the next week, and he will face a prison sentence of up to 40 years.

according to reports from Oe24 has added Plasencia, Matthew Perry Illegally cared for ketamin and that in at least four cases. The doctor is one of five accused in connection with Perry's death, which was discovered on October 28, 2023 in a whirlpool in his home in Los Angeles. The autopsy confirmed that an overdose ketamine led to his death.

the indictment and its scope

Perry had to struggle with addiction problems and reported in his autobiography about his fights with drug and alcohol addiction. The allegation against Plasencia and the other accused states that they have exploited Perry's addiction problems to enrich themselves. Plasencia is said to have made a considerable amount of ketamine available to the actor and his assistant Ken Iwamasa between September 30 and October 12, 2023 in the form of 20 ampoules and other forms, which is anything but a legitimate medical practice.

In August 2024, Iwamasa owed to pass ketamine away, which led to the legal persecution of other actors in this tragic case. Another doctor, Mark Chavez, had guilty in October 2022 and is now in court for his role in this illegal care.

ketamine as a dangerous substance

ketamine, which was originally approved in 1963 as an anesthetic, has developed into a popular drug in recent years. In the USA and Great Britain it is increasingly abused and can be found on the black market. There are reports on so-called "flatlin parties" in which users try to bring about near-death experiences, which can lead to considerable risks, including breathing arrest and other serious health risks. This development is accompanied by an increasing number of abuse cases, which are observed critically by the American drug authority, such as Ärzteblatt reported.

The public prosecutor has clearly formulated the allegations against Plasencia and the other accused, while the proceedings against the remaining accused will continue in the coming months. Public attention to this case reflects the urgently needed discussions about the abuse of ketamine, especially at a time when the substance is becoming increasingly popular, but at the same time carries serious risks for health.