Ketamine Queen Receives 15-Year Sentence in Matthew Perry Death Case
Jasveen Sangha, infamously dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison due to her involvement in the death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, best known for his role in the television series “Friends,” died in October 2023 from complications related to ketamine use.
Details Surrounding the Case
Sangha, aged 42, pleaded guilty to five federal charges last year. These charges included maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distributing ketamine, and a count related to distribution that resulted in death or serious bodily injury.
- Charges:
- Maintaining a drug-involved premises
- Three counts of ketamine distribution
- One count resulting in death
According to the prosecution, Sangha operated a high-volume drug trafficking business out of her home in North Hollywood. She marketed herself as an exclusive dealer for wealthy Hollywood clients, while knowingly ignoring the dangers her actions posed to others.
Matthew Perry’s Death
On October 28, 2023, Perry was discovered unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles residence. Following an autopsy on December 15, it was confirmed that the actor’s death resulted from the acute effects of ketamine. Additional contributing factors included buprenorphine use, drowning, and underlying coronary artery disease.
In the lead-up to his death, Sangha and an associate sold Perry 51 vials of ketamine, which were administered by Perry’s personal assistant. This fatal dose involved multiple injections that ultimately led to the tragic outcome.
Co-Defendants and Sentences
Sangha’s associate, along with Perry’s assistant, has also pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and is awaiting sentencing. Additionally, two other individuals connected to the case have received sentences for selling ketamine to Perry.
- Sentences of Other Defendants:
- Salvador Plasencia: 2.5 years in prison for four counts of ketamine distribution.
- Mark Chavez: Three years of probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
The incidents surrounding Matthew Perry’s death highlight the tragic consequences associated with illicit drug trafficking and underscore the importance of addressing the opioid crisis within the entertainment industry and beyond.
