Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death Reopens Medical Practice — But Judge Says He Must Post Sign on Door
Mar. 15, 2025Dr. Salvador Plasencia (left); and Matthew Perry.Photo:Malibu Canyon Urgent Care; Mark Sagliocco/Getty
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Plasencia was released ona $100,000 bondandsurrendered the licensethat he needs in order to prescribe controlled substances, CNN and 6 ABC reported.
His lawyer says the doctor planned toresume seeing his patientssoon, CNN, NBC News and 6 ABC 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.
Matthew Perry.Mike Pont/WireImage
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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, perCNN.
The others charged in the case are Jasveen Sangha, Mark Chavez, Erik Fleming and Perry’s long-timeassistant 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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source: people.com
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