Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose case

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Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose case
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Dr. Mark Chavez was also ordered to complete 300 hours of community service. Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to Salvador Plascencia, who then sold it to Perry. Chavez’s lawyer did not immediately respond to LAist’s request for comment.: Perry died in his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2023. The L.A. County medical examiner determined the cause was “acute effects of ketamine.”If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.The next FIFA ticket phase is open. So how much will it cost you to watch LA World Cup matches?

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