Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry Death Case Pleads Guilty to Ketamine Distribution Charge

Mar. 15, 2025

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One of the two doctors charged inconnection with the ketamine-related deathofMatthew Perryhas officially pleaded guilty.

Mark Chavezpleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute ketamine in federal court in Los Angeles at a 11 a.m. pacific hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 2, according to reports from theAssociated Press,DeadlineandFox 11.

Chavez, who is free on $50,000 bond, exited the courtroom after entering his plea and will be sentenced at a later date. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Plasencia has pleaded not guilty to several charges in connection with the case, while Iwamasa previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.

Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023 from “acute effects of ketamine.”

A total of five defendants, including Chavez, were charged in connection with the investigation surrounding theFriendsstar’s death.

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Sangha is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute ketamine and five counts of distribution of ketamine. She has pleaded not guilty.

Fleming, who has pleaded guilty to related charges, allegedly acted as an intermediary between Sangha and Iwamasa in the purchase of 50 vials of ketamine.

source: people.com