Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death Agrees to Plead Guilty

Doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry's death is pleading guilty after making deal

According to prosecutors, one of the doctors charged in connection with the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty. Mark Chavez, 54, has pleaded guilty to one federal count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Chavez is one of five people charged in connection with Perry’s death.

The US Department of Justice shared in a press conference earlier this month that investigations into Perry’s death revealed a “broad underground criminal network” that took advantage of the actor by selling him ketamine. This network included a live-in assistant, various go-betweens, two medical doctors, and a major source of drug supply known as “The Ketamine Queen.”

These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong and risking great danger to Mr. Perry’s well-being. The lead defendants, doctor Salvador Plasencia and drug trafficker Jasveen Sangha, along with Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and a broker named Erik Fleming, have been implicated in the case.

Authorities estimate that Iwamasa used Perry’s money to pay Plasencia $55,000 for ketamine between September 20, 2023, and October 28, 2023, the day Perry passed away. Disturbingly, Plasencia mocked Perry in a message, questioning how much the actor would pay for the drug.

On the day of Perry’s death, Iwamasa administered three shots of ketamine within six hours. Court documents reveal that the actor requested a third shot just 40 minutes after the second dose. Tragically, Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub shortly after Iwamasa left the house, and he was pronounced dead soon after.

In light of these developments, Chavez has agreed to plead guilty. It is crucial that justice is served and that those responsible for Matthew Perry’s death are held accountable for their actions.