Dr. Mark Chavez Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Ketamine Death, Faces 10 Years

Aug 30, 2024, 09:42 PM

Dr. Mark Chavez, a 54-year-old San Diego physician, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Chavez, one of two doctors implicated in the case, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and appeared in a Los Angeles federal court. The plea deal follows an investigation into Perry's overdose death last year. Chavez is the third person to plead guilty in this case, which involves five people charged. As part of the agreement, Chavez has surrendered his medical license and expressed remorse for his involvement. He was released on a $50,000 bond and could face up to 10 years in prison.