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Doctor Sentenced to 30 Months for Supplying Ketamine to Matthew Perry: "I Failed Myself"
Dec 04, 2025 12:52 pm CST
A California physician, Salvador Plasencia, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for supplying ketamine to late Friends star Matthew Perry. Despite not providing the fatal dose that led to Perry's death in 2023, the judge ruled that Plasencia exploited the actor's addiction for profit, violating his medical oath and contributing to circumstances that led to the overdose. Perry's family condemned the doctor's actions in emotional courtroom statements.
Michigan Man James Donald Vance Sentenced to Prison for Death Threats Against Trump, VP Vance and Elon Musk
Nov 19, 2025 10:21 am CST
A 67-year-old Michigan resident named James Donald Vance Jr. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after making explicit death threats against President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Elon Musk on social media. The Grand Rapids man, who shares initials with prominent officials, posted threatening messages on Bluesky under the alias "Diaperjdv" and pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to threatening communications.