Summary
A Los Angeles woman called the "Ketamine Queen" received a 15-year prison sentence for selling drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine, which contributed to Perry's overdose in October 2023. Perry had a long history of addiction and was using ketamine as part of therapy when he died.
Key Facts
- Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," got 15 years in prison for her role in Matthew Perry's death.
- She admitted to selling ketamine, a drug causing hallucinations and used medically, but only legally under a doctor’s care.
- Prosecutors said her home was a "drug-selling emporium."
- Perry was found dead in a hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023; death was linked to ketamine's effects.
- Sangha initially denied the charges but later pleaded guilty, facing up to 65 years in prison before her plea deal.
- In addition to ketamine, investigators found methamphetamine, cocaine, and Xanax at Sangha's home.
- Sangha accepted responsibility for her actions, according to her lawyers, who requested a lighter sentence due to her lack of prior criminal record.
- Four others, including two doctors and Perry’s assistant, were involved in supplying ketamine to Perry and pleaded guilty.
