Government Accountability

The Tragic Fallout of Reckless Medical Practices: How a Doctor’s Illegal Ketamine Supply Contributed to Matthew Perry’s Death

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | July 23, 2025

Amid a high-profile overdose death, the guilty plea of a doctor supplying illicit ketamine spotlights dangerous medical malpractice and failures endangering Americans nationwide.

How Did Reckless Medical Providers Become Enablers of Addiction?The recent guilty plea of Dr. Salvador Plasencia, implicated in illegally distributing ketamine to late actor Matthew Perry, reveals a disturbing veneer of neglect and corruption within parts of the medical establishment. This isn’t just a Hollywood tragedy—it’s a stark warning for all Americans about the erosion of safeguards meant to protect patients from abuse and exploitation.Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic TV series "Friends," died last fall following an overdose where ketamine was declared the primary cause. What makes this case particularly alarming is not just...

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