“Ketamine Queen Receives 15-Year Sentence Tied to Matthew Perry’s Death”
Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” has received a 15-year sentence in federal prison. This decision came during a Los Angeles courtroom hearing after she pleaded guilty to serious drug charges linked to the tragic death of Matthew Perry.
Details of the Sentence
Sangha, 42, from North Hollywood, entered her guilty plea in September 2023. She faced three counts of distributing ketamine, one for distribution resulting in death or serious bodily injury, and one for maintaining a drug-involved premises.
The Drug Trafficking Operation
Prosecutors emphasized that for years, Sangha ran a significant drug trafficking operation from her home. Authorities noted that she marketed her services as an exclusive provider to high-profile individuals in Hollywood.
During her guilty plea, Sangha acknowledged her role in supplying the substances that led to Perry’s death. Furthermore, she instructed her associates to delete incriminating messages related to their operations.
Matthew Perry’s Death
Perry, famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular sitcom “Friends,” died on October 28, 2023. He was discovered by his assistant in a hot tub at his Pacific Palisades residence. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine, compounded by drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine effects. His death has been officially ruled accidental.
Connections to Further Sentencings
Sangha is the third individual sentenced in relation to Perry’s case. Salvador Plasencia, a former physician, received a 30-month prison sentence in December for illegally distributing ketamine to Perry and his assistant. Another physician, Mark Chavez, followed with three years of supervised release and special conditions after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute the drug.
Upcoming Sentencings
Further hearings related to this case are scheduled for later this month. Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s former live-in assistant, is set to be sentenced on April 22, 2024. Iwamasa admitted to purchasing ketamine and administering it to Perry, including three fatal doses on the day of his death. He faces a potential 15-year maximum sentence for conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.
Additionally, Erik Fleming, who acted as a middleman between Sangha and Iwamasa, was implicated in the case. Fleming expressed concerns about liability shortly after Perry’s death and has also pleaded guilty to charges connected to the distribution of ketamine. He could face up to 25 years in prison.
The ongoing legal proceedings highlight the severity of drug distribution offenses, especially those connected to high-profile figures in the entertainment industry.
