The second doctor to be sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine death is set to face the consequences of his actions. Mark Chavez, one of five people charged and convicted in the actor's 2023 overdose death, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to another doctor, Salvador Plasencia, who then sold it to Perry in the weeks before the tragic event. Despite knowing Perry's history of substance abuse, the doctors did not provide the ketamine that ultimately led to his death. Chavez faces up to 10 years in prison, with the government requesting a sentence of six months home confinement, supervised release, and community service. However, his defense attorneys argue that his conduct was limited and peripheral, emphasizing his early acceptance of responsibility and cooperation with the investigation. The case also involves other defendants, including Plasencia, who administered ketamine to Perry, and Erik Fleming and Jasveen Sangha, who distributed ketamine to the actor. The consequences of their actions are severe, with potential prison sentences ranging from 15 to 65 years.
