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On Monday, Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to illegally supplying the late Friends star Matthew Perry with Ketamine, which led to his accidental fatal overdose.

The agreement will see Plasencia plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine in the next few weeks. He faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of at least $2 million.

Perry, 54, had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat anxiety and depression before his death on October 28, 2023. However, federal prosecutors said that he had solicited and obtained unsupervised doses, which led to him developing an uncontrollable dependence on ketamine. Perry had a long and very public history of substance addiction.

Prosecutors reported that Perry had paid $55,000 per day for six to eight shots of ketamine in about a month, doses supplied to him by Plasencia and others, including Dr. Mark Chavez. Text messages between...

A doctor who has been charged with supplying ketamine to Friendsstar Matthew Perry has now agreed to plead guilty. Dr. Salvador Plasencia had been charged with supplying ketamine to Perry months before the star’s death.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, prosecutors stated in court documents filed on June 16. He is expected to face trial in August. Plasencia is facing up to 40 years in prison and is expected to enter his guilty plea in the next few weeks. Attorneys for the doctor did not immediately respond to the outlet's request for comment.

A total of five people have been charged in connection with Perry’s Oct. 28, 2023, death. Along with Plasencia, the list includes Dr. Mark Chavez; Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's assistant; Erik Fleming and alleged drug dealer, Jasveen Sangha, known as The Ketamine Queen. The actor died due to the acute effects of ketamine.

Almost two years have passed since we lost the Friend we never met. Matthew Perry’s death will haunt us for years to come, especially given the condition in which he passed away. For someone who gave us so many reasons to laugh, his final moments on this side of the world were extremely tragic.

On October 28, 2023, Matthew Perry was found in his hot tub and was pronounced dead the same day. Later, it was revealed that his death had occurred due to the acute effects of ketamine, among others. Now, the doctor who was responsible for giving the late actor ketamine is ready to plead guilty in court, and he may face up to 40 years in prison.

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Matthew Perry‘s doctor is pleading guilty.

Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to the late Friends star, who died at 54 of an overdose in October 2023.

The doctor acknowledges in the plea agreement that he repeatedly provided ketamine without a legitimate medical purpose in the weeks leading up to the star’s passing, Variety reports.

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It is anticipated that the agreement will lead to a prison sentencing in the range of 15-21 months, though it’s entirely up to the judge.

Last summer, federal authorities charged the doctor and four others with responsibility for his death. In a text message to another doctor, Salvador allegedly wrote, “I wonder how much this moron will pay… Let’s find out.”

Prosecutors have also charged Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” with possessing and distributing methamphetamine and ketamine out of...

Matthew Perry’s doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to the “Friends” star, who died of an overdose in October 2023.

Plasencia acknowledges in the plea agreement that he repeatedly provided ketamine without a legitimate medical purpose in the weeks leading up to Perry’s death.

The agreement anticipates a prison sentence in the range of 15-21 months, though the sentence will be up to the judge.

Perry was found dead in his hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades. He was 54.

Last summer, federal authorities charged Plasencia and four others with responsibility for his death. In a text message to another doctor, Plasencia allegedly wrote, “I wonder how much this moron will pay… Let’s find out.”

Prosecutors have also charged Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” with possessing and distributing methamphetamine and ketamine out of a stash house in North Hollywood.

The “lead” doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s 2023 ketamine overdose death has accepted a plea deal, prosecutors announced Monday.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, a spokesperson with the Central District of California said. The charges carry a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison.

Plasencia, 43, is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to formally enter his guilty plea. He was arrested last August alongside Jasveen Sangha, the woman described by prosecutors as the “Ketamine Queen” of North Hollywood.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to distributing ketamine that led to “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death.

The physician made his plea in a Monday agreement. Plasencia is one of the five people charged in Perry’s October 2023 death. He faces up to 40 years in prison for the four counts of ketamine distribution.

Plasencia was charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine and other related offenses. In the agreement, he acknowledged that he provided Perry with ketamine without a legitimate medical purpose.

He is the fourth person to plead guilty in regard to Perry’s death. The others are Dr. Mark Chavez, the actor’s personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming. Jasveen Sangha (a.k.a. “The Ketamine Queen”) has pleaded not guilty and is headed to trial in August.

Chavez entered a guilty plea of one federal count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and could face up to 10 years in prison.

In the final hours of his life, Matthew Perry would step into his backyard jacuzzi and make an ominous request: “Shoot me up with a big one.” The ketamine injection – his third of the day – would be his last.

The Friends star was eventually discovered floating face down in the water. The drug meant to treat his depression had instead taken his life. What followed was a sweeping federal investigation that pulled back the curtain on Hollywood’s hidden ketamine pipeline.

Perry had long battled addiction, a struggle he openly detailed in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. For him, the combination of enablers, addiction, and an unchecked drug market created the perfect storm – one that ultimately cost him his life.

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The complex world of celebrity assistance has once again come under scrutiny, this time in the wake of Matthew Perry’s shocking death.

A former Hollywood assistant has shed light on what she believes Perry’s own assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, might have been thinking in those final days while being caught in the difficult balance between loyalty and moral responsibility.

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It’s been 16 months since the death of Matthew Perry.

And as his fans and loved ones continue to mourn his loss, investigators continue to probe the late star’s final days in an effort to determine if he died as a result of criminal wrongdoing.

Perry overdosed on ketamine at the age of 54. He had been using the drug as part of his treatment to overcome the substance abuse issues that had plagued him for decades.

Ketamine therapy is effective for some addicts, but that obviously was not the case with Perry, who allegedly began using the drug compulsively.

Matthew Perry attends the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 at The West Hollywood Edition on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ) Matthew Perry seemed to become addicted to ketamine ahead of his death

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The new Peacock special, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, reveals new details about the beloved Friends star Matthew Perry’s harrowing death.

Perry, who struggled with addiction throughout his life, died on Oct. 28, 2023, after he was found unresponsive in his hot tub. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Though there were initially no signs of foul play, his autopsy revealed the cause of his death to be “acute effects of ketamine.”

Perry’s supposed sober status at the time of his death prompted a criminal investigation into uncovering the source of the drugs. Five people were charged in connection to Perry’s death in August 2024, including his drug suppliers and the assistants who provided support and delivery.

Former U.S. attorney for the Central District of California E. Martin Estrada, whose office opened the case, said, “One of the overall themes of our indictment is that all these defendants would have known better…...

Peacock has released a trailer for Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, a one-hour documentary that revisits the tragic death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the criminal charges against five defendants, including two doctors and a woman dubbed Hollywood’s “ketamine queen.”

“We used to blame the victim. We don’t do that anymore,” Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, says at one point in the teaser trailer. The documentary, set to debut on Feb. 25, instead explores a dark underbelly of ketamine recreational use in Los Angeles.

“Hollywood is full of enablers. They really preyed on somebody vulnerable,” a voiceover argues in the trailer, referencing Perry’s public fight against addictions throughout his life. The Hollywood actor was found by an assistant after he had drowned in his swimming pool’s hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023, when a lethal dose of...

Friends star Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 in his hot tub after a ketamine overdose. The actor had struggled with addiction for many years, but his death led to multiple arrests.

The actor's tragic and shocking death will be explored in an upcoming documentary. Peacock is set to air the documentary on Feb. 25. Alongside the announcement, Peacock also released the trailer for the upcoming project, titled Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy.

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The 1-minute and 50-second trailer starts with the audio of the first responders who answered to the call after Perry drawned at his L.A. home. The video further looks into old videos and interviews of Perry, as well as the response from people who's lives have been impacted by Perry's career, including his...

In her first-ever public discussion of Matthew Perry‘s death on television, his mother, Suzanne Morrison, shares a moving recollection of the days before his death.

Suzanne Morrison described a touching chat she had with her son during an interview with Savannah Guthrie on the Today show that aired on the first anniversary of his passing.

“He came up to me and he said, ‘I love you so much, and I’m so happy to be with you now,’” Suzanne Morrison reflected, noting how the moment felt almost prophetic. She added, “I didn’t think about it at the time, but I thought, ‘How long has it been since we have had a conversation like that?’ It’s been years.”

Details on Perry’s Death

Perry, who died at the age of 54, was found unresponsive in the “heated end” of his pool on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner...

Jennifer Aniston shares heartfelt photos from Friends in memory of co-star Matthew Perry, who passed away a year ago at the age of 54. On Oct 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home. The Los Angeles County medical examiners determined that Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine. Since then, five people have been charged in connection with the Friends star's death. Earlier this month, Dr. Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to supplying Perry with the substance.

Aniston shared four throwback photos on Instagram on the one-year anniversary of Perry's death, including a picture of herself and Perry, a scene from Friends where Perry's Chandler kissed Rachel on the forehead, a group huddle by the core cast of Friends, and a picture of Perry smiling. She tagged the official Instagram handle of the Matthew Perry Foundation in the post while writing, "1 year," in the caption.

Matthew Perry, best known and loved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, had aspirations that many may not know of. In his early years, he wasn’t interested in Hollywood fame but in a tennis career. The actor revealed many details about the same in an old interview which might come as a surprise to many fans.

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His fateful match against a surprising opponent changed his trajectory and led him to a path that would ultimately define his life. And today, on the anniversary of his passing, we can honor his memory by remembering these small anecdotes to keep his essence and spirit alive.

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Matthew Perry’s family threw their support behind the criminal prosecution of the people arrested and charged in connection with the actor’s death during a new interview on Today.

Perry died one year ago today, Oct. 28, with an autopsy report ruling that his death was caused by “acute effects of ketamine,” which likely led Perry to lapse “into unconsciousness” and drown in a hot tub at his home. Five people — two doctors, Perry’s live-in assistant, a TV producer, and a woman dubbed Los Angeles’ “Ketamine Queen” — were subsequently...

Suzanne Morrison, the mother of the late Friends star, Matthew Perry, is, nearly a year after the death of the actor, ready to talk about some of his final words to her. Entertainment Weekly reports that Morrison will appear in a Today Show interview on October 28. The show teased the conversation Morrison had with Savannah Guthrie a few days before its airing.

October 28 will mark exactly one year to the date that Perry was found dead in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home at the age of 54. Now, Morrison is talking about one of the final conversations she had with Perry. Perry was best known for playing the lovable, sarcastic Chandler Bing on the classic sitcom Friends.

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Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, shared final memories with her son before she knew what was to come in a new interview.

Alongside her husband Keith, Morrison remembered a particular conversation she and Perry shared before his death when he was showing her “one of his new houses.”

“He came up to me and said, ‘I love you so much and I’m so happy to be with you now.’”

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Morrison remembered, “It was almost as though it was a premonition of something. I didn’t think about it at the time but I thought, ‘How long has it been since we’ve had a conversation like that. It’s been years.’”

She continued, “I think there was something… there was an inevitability to what was going to happen next to him,...

Matthew Perry’s mother Suzanne Morrison said one of the last conversations she had with her son felt like a premonition of his death.

In a teaser for an upcoming sit-down with “The Today Show,” Morrison detailed how her final discussion with her son differed from ones they typically had over the years.

“He went through a period, interestingly enough, just before he died when he was showing me one of his new houses,” Morrison said in the video posted to X. “He came up to me and he said, ‘I love you so much and I’m so happy to be with you now.’ It was almost as though it was a premonition or something. I didn’t think about it at the time, but I thought, ‘How long has it been since we’ve had a conversation like that?’ It’s been years.”

The “Friends” actor was found...

Three days before the anniversary of Matthew Perry’s October 28, 2023, death, the actor’s mother, in a new interview, recalled an ominous conversation she had with her son soon before his death at the age of 54.

In an excerpt from the Today show’s interview with Perry’s family, his mother Suzanne Morrison talked about her foreboding feeling after speaking to the actor days before his death.

“He went through a period, interestingly enough just before he died, when he was showing me one of his new houses,” Morrison told Today’s Savannah Guthrie.

Dr. Mark Chavez, one of two doctors implicated in Matthew Perry’s death in October 2023, has admitted guilt to a charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

The 54-year-old physician appeared before a federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 2, where he entered a guilty plea for one count of conspiracy related to the distribution of ketamine.

Celebrity News – Chavez Faces Up To Ten Years In Prison

The physician could be looking at a prison term of up to a decade, but his sentencing is scheduled for April 2, 2025. In the meantime, Chavez is out on a $50,000 bond, as reported by TMZ. He has handed over his passport and medical license, committing to refrain from practicing medicine.

During his initial court appearance in Los Angeles on August 30, Chavez accepted a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to the distribution of the surgical anesthetic ketamine, according to the Associated Press.

Mark Chavez became the third of five defendants charged with Matthew Perry‘s fatal drug overdose.

The San Diego doctor, 54, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with the Friends star’s death.

Chavez, who remains free on a $50,000 bond, entered the plea deal in Los Angeles Federal Court.

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He is the third person charged with reaching a plea with prosecutors. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

The sentencing for Chavez is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

In his plea agreement, the doctor, who runs a ketamine clinic, said he sold the drug to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, another defendant in the case, who is accused of then distributing the ketamine to Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.

On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in his hot tub. Authorities claimed...

A doctor connected to Matthew Perry’s death has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. There are two doctors connected to this investigation. Yet, it is Doctor Mark Chavez who pleaded guilty and now will be sentenced. So, how much time is he facing and what does he have to say about this tragic situation? Keep reading for more details.

Doctor Connected To Matthew Perry’s Death Pleads Guilty

October marks a year since Friends star, Matthew Perry sadly passed away at the age of 54 years old. September 2024 marked thirty years since the hit sitcom premiered but it was bittersweet. Supposedly, the cast had planned to honor the milestone together but that would never come to fruition. They did come together for the Friends Reunion which aired on Max but this would have been something really special. Matthew drowned in his jacuzzi but there was more to the story.

Mark Chavez, one of the doctors being charged in the death of Matthew Perry, has pleaded guilty to one federal count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. He faces up to 10 years in federal prison, with sentencing set for April 2nd.

“Chavez has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and has signed a plea agreement,” the Justice Department said. “At his arraignment [United States Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth] will set a date for Chavez’s change of plea proceeding – or direct the parties to contact the chambers of the federal district judge assigned to the case to set the hearing date.“

During a previous hearing, Chavez was released on a $500,000 bond and was stripped of his medical license. His attorney, Matthew Binninger, has said that Chavez is “incredibly remorseful” for his role in Perry’s death. The actor was just 54 years old when he died last October from the “acute effects of ketamine.

A doctor charged with counts related to Matthew Perry’s death pled guilty in court Wednesday.

Dr. Mark Chavez pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, TMZ reports. His sentence could be up to 10 years in prison; sentencing will take place in 2025.

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A California doctor charged with supplying admittedly “dangerous” amounts of liquid ketamine to Matthew Perry without proper medical monitoring pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the Friends actor’s ketamine overdose death last year.

Dr. Mark Chavez appeared in a federal courtroom in downtown Los Angeles and entered the plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute the dissociative anesthetic after stating through his lawyer in August that he was “incredibly remorseful.” Chavez, 54, was one of five people charged with illegally distributing ketamine to Perry before the sitcom star...

3rd Update, 12:58 Pm: Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry, pleaded guilty today to one federal count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Chavez, 54, of San Diego, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett in Los Angeles federal court, who set an April 2 date for sentencing.

Chavez could face up to 10 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He is the third of five defendants to sign a plea deal with prosecutors in the case.

During a previous hearing, Chavez was granted release on $50,000 bond and ordered not to practice medicine. At a separate proceeding, he agreed to surrender his California medical license.

Two other defendants charged in connection with Perry’s death — Jasveen Sangha, 41, aka the “Ketamine Queen,” of North Hollywood, and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, 42, aka “Dr. P,” of Santa Monica — pleaded not...

The Emmy Awards showed their annual In Memoriam this year, honoring those who died during the past year. Among the honorees this year are Bob Newhart, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, Carl Weathers, Richard Lewis, Donald Sutherland, and James Earl Jones. However, many fans noticed Matthew Perry wasn’t honored.

There is a good reason for his omission from this year’s In Memoriam.

Why Wasn’t Matthew Perry In Emmy’s In Memoriam?

The In Memoriam had plenty of sad losses in the entertainment industry. However, when it finished, some fans wondered why Matthew Perry wasn’t in the listing. Perry died last October, so the ceremony falls within a year of his death.

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This led people online to ask why Perry was “snubbed.”

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Five people have been arrested and charged for their involvement in the death of Matthew Perry. Two of the five individuals pleaded not guilty and their trial dates have been set. Each of them stands to serve decades in federal prison. Here are the latest details about the case.

Trial Date Set For Jasveen Sangha & Salvador Plasencia

Jasveen Sangha, also known as the “Ketamine Queen,” and Santa Monica doctor Salvador Plasencia have both been given a trial date for 2025. Both Sangha and Plasencia are accused of supplying the drugs that ultimately took Perry’s life.

Court documents filed by U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada stated that Sangha and Plasencia were part of a group of people who “took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves.”

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U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett has set a joint trial date for the two accused.

An official court date has been set for the trial of alleged “Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who are accused of supplying Matthew Perry with the drugs that led to his overdose on Oct. 28, 2023.

If found guilty, the pair could face several decades in prison. When this article was published, Sangha and Plasencia entered not-guilty pleas.

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada wrote in legal filings that Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia “took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves.”

U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett has set the pair’s joint trial for March 4, 2025.

Sangha and Plasencia were arrested on Aug. 15 for one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Sangha has further been charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute ketamine, five counts of distribution of ketamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises.

The tragic death of Friends actor, Matthew Perry shocked millions, but the newest details of his passing are even more startling. After launching a probe into Matthew Perry's death, several individuals are now facing multiple charges. However, the latest development reveals that efforts by law enforcement seeking justice in this case are proving successful. One of the key defendants in the case not only pleaded guilty in this case but was an individual with a significant amount of power.

According to Deadline, Dr. Mark Chavez has struck a deal with the federal government, pleading guilty in the case of illegal ketamine distribution. Chavez is one of five key suspects in the case, each allegedly playing a pivotal role in the Friends star's death. The others include another doctor, Perry's assistant, and a woman known as the "The Ketamine Queen." The other doctor and the Ketamine queen both pleaded not guilty,...

A trial for the so-called “Ketamine Queen” and a Santa Monica doctor who supplied Matthew Perry with the drugs that contribute to the Friends star’s death last year has been set. If found guilty, the duo could be in federal prison for decades.

Canceling a hearing scheduled for tomorrow in the cases of Jasveen Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett has inked in the duo’s joint trial to start on March 4, 2025. If found guilty on the multiple charges they are facing, Sangha and Plasencia will almost certainly be behind bars well into their old age, and even for life for the former.

According to filings by U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada, Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia were among a group who “took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves.”

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Dr. Mark Chavez, who sold ketamine to another doctor tied to the death of Matthew Perry, has been released on a $500,000 bond just two weeks after being arrested. He, too, is expressing remorse over the death, which occurred in October of last year.

Outside of a Los Angeles courthouse this week, a lawyer defending Chavez stated that the former doctor – who has since been stripped of his license – is “incredibly remorseful”, while a defense attorney added that this sentiment was not solely because of the fame that Matthew Perry had but also because it happened to any patient of his. That attorney also added, “He is trying to do everything in his power to right the wrong that happened here. He didn’t accept responsibility today, but only because it wasn’t on the calendar.” Chavez was expected to plead guilty in the death of Matthew Perry on Friday, August 30th.

There has been a big move in the cases surrounding Matthew Perry’s death. With five people arrested, the first of the doctors have pleaded guilty. While the news broke that Dr. Mark Chavez agreed to plead guilty, he reportedly did so on Friday, August 30.

Here is what you need to know about Chavez and his guilty plea in the case.

Doctor Pleads Guilty In Matthew Perry Death Case

There were two doctors arrested in conjunction with Mattew Perry’s death. One allegedly supplied Perry with illegal amounts of ketamine. The other got the ketamine originally and supplied it to the doctor dealing with Perry. The one who originally got the ketamine has pleaded guilty.

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Doctor Salvador Plasencia is who reportedly sold the ketamine to Perry. He has pleaded not guilty. However, Dr. Mark Chavez of San Diego is who got the ketamine to Plasencia. He agreed...

One of the doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s ketamine overdose death made his first appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday under his cooperation deal with prosecutors. Dr. Mark Chavez was one of five people charged with supplying large quantities of ketamine to Perry before he was found floating face-down in his hot tub on Oct. 28, 2023.

Chavez, 54, stood with his lawyer and said he understands the single felony count filed against him for conspiracy to distribute the dissociative anesthetic without proper screening and monitoring. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean P.

One of the doctors facing charges relating to the death of Matthew Perry has reached a plea deal that could carry a lengthy prison sentence.

The Friends star, who played Chandler Bing on the popular sitcom, passed away at the age of 54 in October 2023. His cause of death was determined to be from “acute effects of ketamine.”

Earlier this month, multiple arrests were made in relation to his death. His personal assistant and several doctors faced charges.

On Friday (August 30), one of the doctors pleaded guilty after reaching an agreement.

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According to reporting by Fox59, Dr. Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. He could face up to 10 years in prison.

The doctor “admitted he obtained the ketamine from his former clinic and from a wholesale distributor where he submitted a fraudulent prescription.”

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Following an appearance in a Los Angeles federal court on Friday, one of the two California doctors indicted as part of the investigation into the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty in the coming weeks to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine, a Department of Justice official confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter on Friday.

Mark Chavez, 54, is set to appear in federal court on Friday afternoon for an initial bond hearing and arraignment, according to Ciaran McEvoy with the United States Attorneys’​ Office, who said Chavez is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks. A probe saw five people arrested for their roles in the untimely death of the Friends star. When entered by Chavez, as anticipated, his will mark the third guilty plea to come out of the investigation into Perry’s death; the actor was found dead in his...

A doctor who arranged to sell massive vials of ketamine for Matthew Perry in the month before his overdose death will plead guilty to a single federal charge, authorities said Friday.

Mark Chavez has agreed to plead guilty to one federal count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, according to a Justice Department statement. The 54-year-old San Diego doctor once met Perry at the Long Beach Aquarium parking lot to inject the “Friends” actor, who would be found later that month face-down in the hot tub behind his Pacific Palisades home.

Chavez is among five people charged earlier this month in the October death that was ruled a ketamine overdose with drowning as a factor. Chavez admitted to diverting vials of the drug from his former ketamine clinic and selling it to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who provided it to Perry in a broader illegal distribution scheme.

The other defendants include dealers Jasveen Sangha,...

Federal prosecutors have charged five individuals in an alleged scheme to provide the late actor Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before his death last year. Those charged include two doctors, a woman known as the “Ketamine Queen”, a former film director, and Perry’s assistant. They face accusations of conspiring to illegally distribute ketamine to Perry, who had long struggled with substance abuse issues.

The case claims those involved prioritized profits over Perry’s well-being as his addiction worsened. Court documents describe a troubling scenario where one doctor reportedly called Perry a “moron” and suppliers used his famous character name from Friends. Prosecutors say Perry began ketamine therapy for depression and anxiety at a local clinic but later got higher doses from other sources when the clinic refused.

Doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez are accused of providing Perry 20 vials of ketamine for $55,000 in cash, even though the vials only cost $12 each.

The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has resulted in some fascinating information about the people criminally charged. Three people have pleaded guilty, and two others pleaded not guilty. One of those who claim innocence, a doctor, has already reopened his clinic. Another, an alleged drug dealer known as the Ketamine Queen, remains in jail with her bail revoked.

However, there is new information coming from the investigation. This includes evidence that might link the Ketamine Queen with Matthew Perry.

Ketamine Queen Uses Matthew Perry’s Friends Name In Correspondance

Erik Fleming pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine, resulting in death. He was an acquaintance of Perry and reportedly hooked the actor up with Jasveen Sangha. While Fleming has pleaded guilty, Sangha has pleaded not guilty.

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In his plea agreement, Fleming offered to give...

Matthew Perry’s assistant and the other individuals tied to the star’s death allegedly tried to cover up his overdose. In the days after his death, Kenneth Iwamasa, Erik Fleming, and Jasveen Sangha (Ketamine Queen) attempted to get rid of evidence that would tie them to Perry’s death. More details from court documents reveal what they did and said to try and cover everything up.

Iwamasa, Fleming & Sangha Attempted A Cover Up

The trio did what they could to get rid of any evidence that would link them to the ketamine that ultimately took the late actor’s life. Fleming and the “Ketamine Queen” were the first to attempt to cover their tracks by “deleting digital evidence” from their phones.

Jasveen Sangha told Fleming to delete the text messages they’d exchanged. They also updated Signal, which is an encrypted app, to automatically delete messages between the two of them.

As the criminal charges for Matthew Perry’s death pile up, more news has been released about his life leading up to his tragic death. Two doctors, an alleged drug dealer, and Perry’s own assistant were arrested in connection with his death, and three of the parties had already pleaded guilty. Now, word is coming about how much ketamine Perry was using the month before his death.

Here is what is known about how much ketamine Matthew bought before his tragic death.

Matthew Perry Bought A Massive Amount Of Ketamine Before His Death

According to reports, Matthew Perry and his assistant, Kenny Iwamasa, spent over $55,000 on 55 ketamine vials and related injections in just 29 days leading up to his death. Perry died on October 28, 2023, at 54. In the reports, it seems that Kenny was sending out text messages, trying to get even more (via Us Weekly).

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The NBC hit sitcom Friends introduced the world to six characters who remain beloved by millions. As fans eagerly followed their every move, from their sarcastic remarks to their fashion choices, the show seamlessly blended fun storylines with high-profile guest appearances.

Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends || credits: Warner Bros.

Although Rachel may have kissed many of these famous faces, there’s one record she didn’t claim: being involved in the show’s sleazier moments.

Interestingly, that honor goes to Matthew Perry’s Chandler Bing, whose character became known for several such moments throughout the series, as reported by some users on Reddit.

Chandler Bing: The Sleaziest Record Holder in Friends History

Chandler Bing, the quintessential office worker with a razor-sharp wit, remains one of Friends‘ most beloved characters. His quick one-liners and endearing awkwardness have made him a fan favorite. Yet, beneath his comedic charm lies a...

Matthew Perry‘s death in October 2023 was a big blow to many around the world. At the time, the internet was overloaded with fans sharing their condolences and sadness to hear that the ‘Friends’ star had left this world at the age of 54.

Even though the nature of his death was formerly deemed to be “accidental” due to overdosing on ketamine, several arrests have recently been made in relation to his case.

Matthew Perry’s – Stepfather Reacts To Arrests Made In Connection To Star’s Death

Matthew Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, has released a statement addressing the five arrests federal investigators made in connection to Perry’s death.

The 77-year-old Dateline Correspondent shared his gratitude that the police were starting to make some headway in the investigation surrounding his step-son’s tragic death.

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More details about the final weeks of Matthew Perry’s life have been made public. His former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death. In his plea agreement, he provided information about Perry’s ketamine addiction and just how bad things got before the Friends star passed away. Here is what has been revealed.

Matthew Perry Was Found Unconscious At Least Twice Before Death

According to the court documents, Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenny Iwamasa injected his boss with “significant quantities of ketamine” in the weeks leading up to his death. Between October 24 and October 27, Iwamasa has admitted to shooting Perry up with “6-8 shots per day.”

On top of that, the Friends star was found “unconscious at his residence on at least two occasions.” It was also disclosed that Dr. Salvador Plasencia witnessed Perry have an adverse reaction to the ketamine injection.

Matthew Perry’s death case is uncovering a lot of facts fast. Three people have already pleaded guilty to crimes surrounding his death. The doctor who allegedly sold him the ketamine has pleaded not guilty. There is also an accused drug dealer who was denied bail in the case. Now, Perry’s stepfather has spoken out.

Here is what Matthew’s stepfather had to say about the entire situation and the arrests surrounding the actor’s death.

Matthew Perry’s Stepfather Remains Heartbroken

Three people have pleaded guilty in the Matthew Perry case, and two more have also been arrested. With this happening, Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, has released a statement and finally broke his silence on his stepson’s death and the arrests.

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“We were and still are heartbroken by Matthew’s death, but it has helped to know law enforcement has taken his case very seriously,...

One of the doctors involved in Matthew Perry’s death has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. He has agreed to multiple things regarding his part in the actor’s untimely overdose death. Which doctor agreed to the deal? What terms did he agree upon? Keep reading to find out more.

One Doctor Involved In Matthew Perry’s Death Agrees To Plea Deal

In Touch revealed details involving a plea deal reached between prosecutors and one of the doctors involved in Matthew Perry’s unfortunate death. Dr. Mark Chavez agreed to enter a guilty plea and cooperate completely with prosecutors for his part in Perry’s death.

According to court documents, Chavez will cooperate fully with Usao, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Los Angeles Police Department, and as directed by the Usao, any federal, state, local, or foreign prosecuting, enforcement, administrative, or regulatory authority.

There have been five people arrested in connection to the death of Matthew Perry. The Friends star died on October 28, 2023, from the “acute effects of ketamine.” Now, more details about his final moments are being made public. The actor’s final words were absolutely heartbreaking.

Matthew Perry’s Final Words Killed Him

Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, found the actor unresponsive in his hot tub last October. At first, it appeared the actor drowned. However, his autopsy later revealed that he had ketamine in his system at the time of death.

Although Matthew Perry was undergoing ketamine therapy, his last infusion was more than a week before his death. Ketamine is typically out of your system within a few hours. When this was discovered, authorities kickstarted an investigation into a Hollywood drug ring.

Now, five individuals have been charged in connection to Perry’s death. His assistant, Kenny Iwamasa,...

Federal authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with a drug investigation surrounding the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. The arrests, announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice, shed light on what officials described as a “broad underground criminal network” that allegedly exploited Perry’s addiction struggles.

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada revealed that the network included Perry’s live-in assistant, intermediaries, two medical doctors, and a major drug supplier known as “The Ketamine Queen.” The primary defendants, Dr. Salvador Plasencia and alleged drug trafficker Jasveen Sangha, face charges related to obtaining and selling ketamine to Perry.

Three other individuals – Dr. Mark Chavez, Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming, described as a “broker” – have already pleaded guilty to various charges in the case.

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Authorities allege that over a two-month...