Ketamine Queen jailed 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose case

In a Los Angeles courtroom, Jasveen Sangha, 42, known by many as the Ketamine Queen, was handed a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five charges, including distributing ketamine that led to a death or bodily injury. Prosecutors described Sangha's North Hollywood home as a drug-selling emporium that catered to wealthy and well-connected clients. The case ties the late Matthew Perry's 2023 death to the acute effects of ketamine, with investigators later raiding Sangha's property and recovering dozens of ketamine vials.

During the sentencing, Sangha sobbed as relatives of Perry addressed the court, and the judge emphasized that she must answer for her crimes. She admitted that her choices had shattered people’s lives and expressed remorse only after years of contemplation. Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, pressed for the maximum possible sentence, calling Sangha heartless and urging the court to protect other families from further harm.

Authorities described the operation as a well-funded network with a broad client base, underscoring the broader dangers of illegal drug distribution and its impact on victims’ families. Perry, a beloved star of Friends, had long battled addiction, but his death in October 2023 drew renewed attention to ketamine’s risks and the vulnerability of even well-connected individuals to drug networks. The sentence provides a legal close to a highly watched case, while the emotional aftermath for Perry’s friends and fans persists.

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