**Doctor Sentenced to Home Confinement in Matthew Perry Overdose Case**
A doctor has been sentenced to eight months of home confinement following the tragic overdose of “Friends” star Matthew Perry, after pleading guilty to drug-related charges. Mark Chavez, whose sentence also includes three years of supervised release, expressed his condolences to Perry’s family during a court appearance, acknowledging the profound grief caused by the actor’s death.
Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who was responsible for supplying the drug to Perry. Plasencia reached out to Chavez after discovering that Perry, known for his struggles with addiction, was seeking ketamine. In text exchanges, Plasencia referred to Perry in derogatory terms, indicating a willingness to profit from the situation.
Chavez, who previously operated a ketamine clinic, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. His plea agreement revealed that he diverted the drug from his clinic for sale to Plasencia and submitted a fraudulent prescription to obtain more ketamine without the consent of a former patient.
Plasencia was introduced to Perry in September 2023 by a patient who noted the actor’s willingness to pay substantial amounts for the drug. On the same day, Plasencia purchased nearly $800 worth of ketamine from Chavez and subsequently administered it to Perry at his Los Angeles residence. He also left additional ketamine with Perry’s assistant, who paid Plasencia $4,500.
From September 30 to October 12, 2023, Plasencia reportedly distributed 20 vials and multiple tablets of ketamine, earning approximately $57,000 despite the drug’s market price being around $15 per vial. Plasencia was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on December 3 after pleading guilty to multiple charges.
**FAQ**
*What charges did Mark Chavez plead guilty to?*
Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, admitting to selling the drug to another doctor who supplied it to Matthew Perry.
