Legal Proceedings and Charges
Dr. Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with 's overdose, agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors targeting Dr. Salvador Plasencia and alleged dealer Jasmine Sangha.
Chavez admitted to supplying ketamine to Plasencia, who sold it to Perry. This admission comes amid a broader investigation involving several individuals, including Perry's assistant and an acquaintance, all of whom have pleaded guilty.
Background and Consequences
Matthew Perry's death in October 2023, ruled due to ketamine overdose, sparked a criminal investigation revealing his struggle with substance addiction and the illegal distribution of the drug.
Facing up to 10 years in prison, Chavez, now out on bail, has surrendered his medical license and agreed to cooperate with ongoing investigations against Plasencia and Sangha, whose trials are set for March 2025.