Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death Appears in Court After Plea Deal

Dr. Mark Chavez, the San Diego physician charged in connection with actor Matthew Perry’s fatal ketamine overdose, appeared in a Los Angeles court on August 30, 2024, after reaching a plea deal. Chavez admitted to obtaining ketamine using fraudulent prescriptions and distributing the drug, which played a role in the overdose that ended the life of the renowned 'Friends' star in October 2023.

Chavez’s guilty plea to a drug charge marks a key development in the case. His sentencing is scheduled for April 2, 2025, and he could face up to 10 years in prison. This plea comes as part of a broader investigation that has also involved other individuals connected to the distribution chain for ketamine used in Perry’s off-label depression treatment.