Matthew Perry's Ketamine Overdose Death, One of Two Doctors Arrested Pleads Guilty

2024-08-31 08:47:38Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Matthew Perry's Ketamine Overdose Death, One of Two Doctors Arrested Pleads

A federal court in Los Angeles yesterday revoked the license of one of two doctors accused in the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Mark Chavez, 54, accepted a deal with prosecutors and is expected to plead guilty.

The death of Matthew Perry, who was extremely popular as 'Chandler' in the TV series 'Friends' in October 2023 shocked Hollywood. Another doctor, Salvador Placencia, is accused of buying ketamine from Chavez to sell at a much higher price to Matthew Perry.

Their trial is set for October. Until then, Mark Chavez is expected to plead guilty to avoid trial. Through his lawyer, he said that he was "regretful" for his action.

"My client accepts his responsibility. He is doing everything he can to cooperate and is extremely remorseful," Matt Binninger told reporters outside court.

This anesthetic was originally taken by the actor as part of sessions for the treatment of depression. But when he was denied a dose increase, Matthew Perry turned elsewhere.


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