Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors involved in the ketamine-related death of actor Matthew Perry, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the drug. Chavez made his appearance in federal court in Los Angeles, where he accepted a plea deal with prosecutors that brings him closer to a possible prison sentence of up to ten years. His sentencing is scheduled for April 2024.
Currently, Chavez is out on a $50,000 bond but has surrendered his passport and agreed to stop practicing medicine. His medical license is expected to be revoked shortly, as the plea agreement provides grounds for the medical board to issue a formal complaint against him.
The charges against Chavez are part of a broader investigation into Perry’s death, which led to the arrest of several individuals. Chavez and Dr. Salvador Plasencia are the two physicians charged in the case. In an email exchange regarding the sale of ketamine, Plasencia allegedly referred to Perry as a "moron." Chavez is among three individuals who have taken plea deals, joining Perry's assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming, who reportedly assisted in facilitating the drug transactions.
In contrast, Dr. Plasencia and another defendant, Jasveen Sangha—often referred to as "The Ketamine Queen"—have pleaded not guilty and are actively contesting their charges.
Chavez's attorney, Matthew Binninger, stated that his client is fully cooperating with authorities and is in the process of relinquishing his medical license.
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