A California doctor was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison on Wednesday for his role in the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who pleaded guilty last summer, was convicted of illegally supplying the “Friends” star with ketamine, the powerful anesthetic that caused Perry’s death in October 2023. The sentencing marks the first conclusion in a case that exposed an underground Hollywood drug network preying on the actor’s addiction.

What Did the Doctor Do?

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, also known as “Dr. P,” operated an urgent-care clinic near Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty to four felony counts of illegal distribution of ketamine, a prescription anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects.

Federal prosecutors detailed that Plasencia personally inject

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