The doctor linked to Matthew Perry’s ketamine use – which contributed to his death – has plead guilty.
Dr Mark Chavez appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to enter his plea of guilty, possibly facing up to 10 years in prison.
The doctor was charged with conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.
The Friends actor was found dead on October 28 last year at age 58, sending his colleagues and fans into shock and grief.
According to court documents, Perry was taking ketamine 6 to 8 times a day in the time leading up to his death.
Five people, including Dr Chavez, have been charged in connection with Perry’s death.
Prosecutors offered lesser charges to Chavez and two others in exchange for their cooperation as they go after what they believe to be bigger contributors in the actor’s death, including another doctor and a dealer known as the ‘ketamine queen’ of Los Angeles.
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