Matthew Perry's Overdose Death: Charged Doctor Ordered To Surrender Passport

Matthew Perry's sudden overdose death is leading to serious legal repercussions, with one of the doctors accused of supplying the late star with drugs now ordered to surrender his passport. 

This move comes amid a broader crackdown on the medical professionals involved in his tragic end, who had already lost their licenses to prescribe medication. 

Authorities have shown their commitment to holding those responsible for Matthew Perry's fatal overdose accountable.

Dr. Mark Chavez faced a Los Angeles federal court on Friday as part of a plea deal related to the death of Perry. 

Standing beside his lawyer, Chavez acknowledged his rights before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth, who outlined the conditions of his release on bond. Among the stipulations, the 54-year-old is required to surrender his passport and cease practicing medicine. 

Associated Press reported that Chavez agreed to relinquish his medical license. The San Diego physician is one of two doctors charged with supplying drugs to Perry before the actor's tragic overdose.

His lawyer, Matthew Binninger, emphasized Chavez's remorse outside the courtroom, saying, "He's incredibly remorseful. He's trying to do everything in his power to right the wrong that happened here."

Binninger added that while Chavez did not officially accept responsibility during this appearance, he is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. 

Chavez's court appearance marks a critical turn in the investigation. As part of a plea deal, he agreed to cooperate with authorities, providing crucial insights against other key figures.

These people included Dr. Salvador Plasencia, accused of supplying ketamine to Perry, and alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha. Both Plasencia and Sangha have reportedly pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial.

This development follows similar plea deals from Perry's assistant, who admitted to facilitating ketamine injections, and a mutual acquaintance who acted as a middleman.

Plasencia, who was released on bond, faces severe allegations, including supplying ketamine to Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and demonstrating how to administer the drug. 

The Blast reported that the U.S. Attorney's Office revealed that Plasencia reached out to Chavez—who previously managed a ketamine clinic—to procure the substances for Perry.

Plasencia's charges could result in up to 120 years in federal prison if convicted, with accusations spanning seven counts of ketamine distribution. 

Alleged text messages between Plasencia and Chavez, including comments like "I wonder how much this moron will pay" and "Let's find out," further implicate their involvement.

Investigations into Perry's tragic overdose uncovered troubling details about his drug use. The actor's death was not only due to ketamine but also involved other substances, reportedly supplied by women he met through dating apps.

Sources close to the star alleged, "he [Perry] would meet girls on dating apps and have them come over. There was a slew of 21 to 25-year-olds that he would meet on Raya. They would bring drugs with them."

The insiders also revealed that these women were not thoroughly searched upon entering his residence, as private caregivers often lack the strict protocols of institutional settings.

Perry's memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," provided a haunting glimpse into his tumultuous relationship with ketamine. The Blast noted that Perry likened the experience to "being hit in the head with a giant happy shovel."

Initially, the 54-year-old turned to ketamine as a treatment for anxiety and depression, but his use quickly spiraled into addiction. 

The actor detailed his sessions, where he was often blindfolded and hooked up to an IV while listening to music, describing the experience as a profound "giant exhale."

He even remarked that ketamine felt tailor-made for him, claiming, "[It] has my name written all over it — they might as well have called it 'Matty.'" Perry's fascination with the drug's hallucinogenic effects led him to a state of disassociation where even bizarre visual experiences became normal. 

As the investigation into Matthew Perry's overdose continues, the legal consequences for those involved continue to intensify.