What is the latest in the Matthew Perry case?
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Dr. Salvador Plasencia is sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry and his assistant before Perry's 2023 death. Perry's family confronted Plasencia in court, expressing grief and anger. Plasencia is the first of five defendants; all have pleaded guilty. The lead defendant, Yasvin Sonia, faces up to 65 years in prison for distributing the fatal dose, with sentencing set for late February.
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Matthew Perry's family speaks as former doctor is sentenced
- Salvador Plasencia sentenced to 30 months for supplying ketamine to Perry
- Perry's family confronted Plasencia in court, expressing grief and anger 45s
- No evidence Plasencia's ketamine directly caused Perry's death 1m 22s
- Plasencia is first of five sentenced; all have pled guilty 1m 32s
- Yasvin Sonia faces up to 65 years for distributing fatal dose 1m 49s
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Former doctor Salvador Plasencia is sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry and his assistant before Perry's October 2023 death. Perry's family confronted Plasencia in court, expressing grief and anger. Plasencia is the first of five individuals sentenced; all have pleaded guilty. Yasvin Sonia, accused of selling the fatal dose, faces up to 65 years in prison with sentencing scheduled for late February.
Dr. Salvador Placencia received a 30-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry. The court clarified he was not convicted for distribution leading to death. Placencia apologized to Perry's mother and admitted responsibility. Perry's family accused Placencia of exploiting Perry's addiction for profit.
Dr. Salvador Placencia, who admitted to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry, faces sentencing. He is the first of five individuals to be sentenced in the case. The lead defendant, Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'ketamine queen,' is expected to be sentenced in February.