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Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry's ketamine-related death

Originally Published 26 days ago — by NBC News

A former California doctor, Mark Chavez, was sentenced to 8 months of home detention and 3 years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute ketamine, which was linked to the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Chavez sold ketamine to another doctor who supplied Perry, and he pleaded guilty to the charges, facing up to 10 years in prison. Perry died in October 2023 from a high level of ketamine, which he was using for depression and anxiety treatment.

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Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry to plead guilty in overdose case

Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC

A California doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death, with the plea potentially leading to a 40-year prison sentence. Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead in October 2023, and the case involves an underground network of drug suppliers and medical professionals.

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