One of two California doctors involved in the overdose case of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, Dr. Mark Chavez, has pleaded guilty to the illegal distribution of ketamine, a charge carrying a potential sentence of up to 10 years. Chavez entered his plea at a U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, admitting his role in providing the drug that contributed to Perry's death.

Another physician, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, along with co-defendant Jasveen Sangha, has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in March. Sangha, known as the "ketamine queen," is accused of being an illegal supplier, while Plasencia allegedly administered ketamine to Perry and supplied additional vials to his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who admitted to injecting the actor.

Perry, 54, died in October 2023 from acute ketamine toxicity, leading to his drowning in a hot tub, as confirmed by his autopsy report. The actor had long been open about his struggles with addiction, dating back to his time on the iconic sitcom Friends.

Chavez's attorney, Matt Binninger, expressed his client’s deep remorse over the tragic outcome, emphasizing that his guilt was driven not by Perry's fame, but by the loss of someone seeking treatment.

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