Guilty Plea In Superstar’s Death

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(TheIndependentStar.com) – In a significant turn in the investigation into the tragic death of star actor Matthew Perry, Dr. Mark Chavez, charged as part of the probe, has pleaded guilty to conspiring in the unlawful distribution of ketamine.

This development brings some closure to what led to Perry’s untimely demise, The New York Post notes in a report.

In the Los Angeles federal courtroom, Dr. Chavez, a 54-year-old physician from San Diego, admitted his part in the illegal distribution of ketamine, an anesthetic often used as a recreational drug.

This plea, part of a previously signed agreement, marks the third guilty plea in the investigation following the fatal overdose of the beloved “Friends” star.

Chavez’s admission of guilt underlines the seriousness of the allegations, as prosecutors direct their focus toward identifying key figures in the drug’s supply chain.

Chavez’s plea deal requires him to cooperate with the authorities, a decision that could potentially mitigate his prison sentence.

After admitting to distributing 22 vials and nine lozenges of ketamine obtained through fraud, Chavez agreed to relinquish his medical license and faces up to 10 years in prison.

The ongoing investigation aims to trace the wider network involved in distributing ketamine—particularly targeting another physician, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, and an individual dubbed as LA’s “ketamine queen,” Jasveen Sangha.

Perry, famed for his role as Chandler Bing, had wrestled with addiction for years, leading him to seek more ketamine than his regular physician would provide.

This dependence allegedly drove him into the hands of Plasencia and Chavez, who prosecutors claim exploited Perry’s vulnerability to supply him dangerously high levels of the drug.

It’s distressing to consider that those who took an oath to “do no harm” may have contributed to Perry’s tragic end.

Chavez, who confessed to obtaining ketamine from a former clinic and using fraudulent means, also falsely denied his dealings with Plasencia concerning the distribution to Perry.

With his license already suspended and facing serious penalties, Chavez remains free on bond.

Nevertheless, his cooperation might pave the way for a reduced sentence, given the lighter charges in exchange for assisting in the investigation.

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