One of many docs charged in reference to Matthew Perry‘s ketamine loss of life appeared in entrance of a choose for the primary time.
Dr. Mark Chavez, one in every of two physicians busted within the Perry case, was arraigned Friday afternoon in a federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
He appeared together with his lawyer, and Decide Jean Rosenbluth instructed Chavez he may stay free on bond with restrictions, in response to the Related Press. Chavez turned over his passport and agreed to not work as a health care provider.
As we reported … Dr. Chavez has already lower a deal with the feds, agreeing to plead responsible to 1 rely of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
He is dealing with as much as 10 years in jail … and will probably be fascinating to see how the choose sentences him in mild of the plea deal.
Dr. Chavez is one in every of three who took plea offers right here … becoming a member of Matthew’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Erik Fleming, who prosecutors say helped dealer the drug offers.
The opposite two charged within the case … Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, AKA “The Ketamine Queen,” appeared in courtroom earlier this month and pleaded not responsible.
Dr. Chavez and Dr. Plasencia had their registrations to jot down prescriptions pulled after their arrests.
TMZ.com
They’re each nonetheless technically docs although … the California Medical Board hasn’t suspended their licenses but … and Dr. P has reopened his medical observe.
