"Mark Chavez, a former doctor, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine last October. In his plea agreement, Chavez acknowledged that he and Salvador Plasencia - an ex-doctor sentenced to nearly three years in prison earlier this month - colluded to deceive medical ketamine suppliers and illegally distribute the drug to Perry for profit. Chavez, 54, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release following his house arrest and must perform 300 hours of community service."
"Chavez was one of five individuals charged last year for their alleged roles in Perry's October 2023 death. The others include Perry's acquaintance Erik Fleming, personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and Jasveen Sangha, a North Hollywood woman allegedly known as the "Ketamine Queen." All have pleaded guilty to federal charges and await sentencing in the coming months. During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett brought up concerns about sentencing disparities between Chavez and Plasencia."
Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and admitted colluding with Salvador Plasencia to deceive medical suppliers and illegally distribute ketamine to Matthew Perry. Chavez supplied ketamine vials and lozenges used by Perry, though prosecutors said he did not supply the drugs involved in the actor's 2023 death. Chavez was sentenced to eight months of house arrest, three years of supervised release, and 300 hours of community service. Chavez surrendered his medical license and cooperated with investigators, and a judge noted concerns about sentencing disparities with Plasencia.
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