One of many docs charged in reference to Matthew Perry‘s ketamine demise appeared in entrance of a decide for the primary time on Friday.
Dr. Mark Chavez, one among two physicians busted within the Perry case, was arraigned Friday afternoon in a federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
He appeared along with his lawyer, and Decide Jean Rosenbluth instructed Chavez he might stay free on bond with restrictions, in line with the Related Press. Chavez agreed to give up his passport, and to not work as a health care provider — agreeing to show over his medical license.
As we reported … Dr. Chavez has already reduce a deal with the feds, agreeing to plead responsible to 1 depend of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Friday, Chavez did not enter his responsible plea — which he’ll do with a special decide on a future undetermined date, in line with the AP.
He is dealing with as much as 10 years in jail … and it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how the decide sentences him in mild of the plea deal.
Dr. Chavez is one among 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 follow.
