Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death Reopens Medical Practice — But Judge Says He Must Post Sign on Door
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is among five charged on drug-related offenses in connection with the 'Friends' star's death
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Dr. Salvador Plasencia (left); and Matthew PerryA doctor charged with drug-related offenses in connection with Matthew Perry’s death has been granted permission to reopen his practice — but only under certain conditions set by a judge.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is among five people who were charged for their alleged roles in Perry’s October 2023 death, which the medical examiner said was caused by “acute effects of ketamine.”
Plasencia was released on a $100,000 bond and surrendered the license that he needs in order to prescribe controlled substances, CNN and 6 ABC reported.
Related: Matthew Perry's Assistant 'Repeatedly' Injected Him With Ketamine
His lawyer says the doctor planned to resume seeing his patients soon, CNN, NBC News and 6 ABC reported.
On Thursday, Aug. 22, during his arraignment, Plasencia was ordered by the judge to fulfill a set of requirements in order to reopen his practice, the outlets reported.
He must have a sign at the front door of the clinic that states the details of his current court case, the judge said, per NBC.
A sign on his clinic’s door said he is currently a defendant in a pending felony case, 6 ABC reported.
The clinic was open, the outlet reported, but Plasencia did not treat patients.
His lawyer Stefan Sacks told CNN that “depending on what the patient actually needs,” Plasencia will see them in person or via telehealth services.
His patients will also have to sign an acknowledgement form stating they understand he is a defendant in a criminal case and that he cannot prescribe controlled substances, NBC, 6 ABC and CNN reported.
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Plasencia has entered not guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution of ketamine and altering and falsifying documents or records related to the federal investigation, per CNN.
The others charged in the case are Jasveen Sangha, Mark Chavez, Erik Fleming and Perry's long-time assistant Kenneth Iwamasa. Fleming and Iwamasa have pleaded guilty to their respective charges; Chavez is expected to plead guilty.
It wasn't immediately clear if Sangha has entered pleas.
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