Dr. Mark Chavez to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Overdose Case

Aug 30, 2024, 02:01 PM

Dr. Mark Chavez, a 54-year-old doctor from San Diego, has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Chavez is one of two doctors charged in the case and is expected to enter his plea in a federal court in Los Angeles. He has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, admitting to one count of conspiracy to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine, which is believed to have played a role in Perry's fatal overdose. This development marks Chavez as the third person to plead guilty in the aftermath of Perry's death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the actor's overdose. Chavez's court appearance follows a plea deal with prosecutors.