Doctor charged over death of Friends star Matthew Perry appears in court

Dr Mark Chavez has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

Dr Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, stood in court with his lawyer and told a judge he understood his rights.