In a major turn of events in the investigation into the tragic death of beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry, Dr. Salvador Plasencia has decided to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine. This plea deal is a significant step toward uncovering the details surrounding Perry's fatal overdose in October 2023, which was officially attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine."

Federal prosecutors have stated that Dr. Plasencia's plea could lead to a maximum sentence of 40 years behind bars. He was one of five individuals charged in connection with Perry's death, and his choice to plead guilty follows intense scrutiny of how ketamine made its way to the actor. Court documents indicate that Plasencia illegally provided Perry with multiple vials of the potent anesthetic, as well as lozenges and syringes, in the weeks leading up to his untimely death.

Alarming details have surfaced from court filings, including text messages allegedly sent by Dr. Plasencia in which he referred to Perry as a "moron" and discussed how much money they could make from him for the illegally supplied drugs. These messages reveal a disturbing level of exploitation. Plasencia also confessed to personally injecting Perry with ketamine on several occasions and even guided Perry's personal assistant on how to administer the drug.

While Dr. Plasencia's plea represents a significant breakthrough, the investigation into Perry's death is still ongoing. Three other defendants, including another doctor, Mark Chavez, and Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, have already pleaded guilty and are cooperating with authorities. The fifth defendant, Jasveen Sangha, who is described as a "major ketamine dealer" and nicknamed "The Ketamine Queen," has pleaded not guilty and is currently awaiting trial, with prosecutors claiming she supplied the lethal dose to the actor.