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‘Remorseful’ Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry Death Accepts Plea Deal


Mark Chavez, one of two doctors charged in connection to the death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has taken a plea deal and is ‘incredibly remorseful’

Mark ChavezGetty ImagesChavez, 54, appeared at the Roybal Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles on Friday, August 30, for his arraignment after reaching a deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors, according to the Associated Press. Mike Pont/WireImage Five people have been indicted on federal charges stemming from the investigation into Friends actor Matthew Perry’s death, the US Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, August 15. According to court docs, Chavez called Plasencia following news of Perry’s passing to express concern about whether the ketamine they gave the actor could have played a part in his death.

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