Washington: In a significant development regarding the case surrounding the death of actor Matthew Perry, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed that doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez have surrendered their registrations to prescribe medication. This decision comes amid allegations connecting them to Perry’s tragic passing, confirmed E! News. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’, was discovered deceased in the hot tub of his California home on October 28, 2023.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner later ruled his death an accidental result of “acute effects of ketamine” combined with drowning. The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on August 15 that Plasencia and Chavez are among five individuals charged in relation to Perry’s death. These charges include accusations of exploiting Perry’s ongoing battle with drug addiction, according to E! News.
Plasencia, a primary defendant in the case, is alleged to have collaborated with Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, to distribute approximately 20 vials of ketamine to Perry between September and October 2023 in exchange for USD 55,000 in cash. According to E! News, Iwamasa pleaded guilty on August 7 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death. Further complicating matters, Plasencia is accused of texting Chavez, a San Diego-based physician who allegedly sold ketamine to Plasencia, to discuss the financial aspects of their transactions.
One message reportedly sent .