Ketamine Queen jailed for 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Ketamine Queen jailed for 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
A Los Angeles woman known as the 'Ketamine Queen' has been sentenced to 15 years for distributing drugs linked to Matthew Perry's death.
In a Los Angeles courtroom, Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five charges, including one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death or bodily injury. The judge called the case a stark reminder that actions tied to drug networks have real, deadly consequences. Sangha sobbed as relatives of Matthew Perry spoke, and the court heard about the harm caused by her decisions.
Prosecutors described Sangha's North Hollywood home as a 'drug-selling emporium' that catered to wealthy and well-connected clients, signaling a business operation built on the rapid distribution of controlled substances. The sentence reflects the court's view of the severity of the crime and the impact on Perry's family, who have endured a painful process in the wake of the actor's death.
Matthew Perry, the beloved Friends actor, was found dead in October 2023 in the hot tub of his Pacific Palisades home. Investigators determined the death resulted from the acute effects of ketamine. Federal authorities later found dozens of ketamine vials during a raid at Sangha's residence, underscoring the scale of the operation and the potential reach of her client base.
Ahead of the sentencing, Perry's stepmother, Debbie Perry, urged the judge to impose the maximum possible sentence, saying Sangha had caused irreparable damage to families like theirs. She emphasized the need for accountability so others do not suffer similar losses. Sangha acknowledged her poor choices and the harm they caused, but the path to recovery for the communities affected remains long.
The case has drawn attention to the broader dangers of illegal drug distribution and the human cost behind the headlines, reminding communities that prosecutions aim not only to punish but to deter future tragedies.
