‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years as Matthew Perry Case Reaches Verdict

Jasveen Sangha, the Los Angeles woman famously known as the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Wednesday, April 8. The 42-year-old North Hollywood resident received the sentence after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to the drug-selling operation that led to the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry.

Prosecutors described her residence as a “drug-selling emporium,” where she allegedly distributed narcotics to high-profile clients for several years. The sentencing took place in a Los Angeles courtroom, where Perry’s family shared emotional testimony about the loss of the Friends star.

His stepmother, Debbie Perry, requested the maximum possible penalty, describing Sangha’s business as a choice that caused irreversible pain. “You caused this… You who has talent for business enough to make money chose the one way that hurts people,” she said during her victim impact statement.

Sangha reportedly became visibly emotional as the family addressed the court, ultimately expressing her own remorse and shame before the judge. Sangha’s home was raided by federal authorities, uncovering dozens of ketamine vials along with thousands of other illegal pills.

While her defense team argued for a more lenient sentence based on her lack of a prior criminal record, the judge emphasized the need for accountability. “Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won’t be able to hurt other families like ours,” Debbie Perry urged in court, noting the lasting damage Sangha had inflicted.

The legal fallout from Perry’s death has involved five individuals, including medical professionals and the actor’s personal staff. Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Dr. Mark Chavez have already received sentences for their roles in the distribution ring.

Perry’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who admitted to administering the fatal doses, is currently awaiting his own sentencing later this month on April 22. Eric Fleming, who admitted to sourcing the drugs from Sangha, is scheduled for sentencing on April 29.

While the legal proceedings conclude, the entertainment world continues to honor Matthew Perry’s extensive artistic legacy. Peacock released a new documentary special titled Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, which explores his career and the subsequent fight for justice.

His 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, also remains a top-selling audiobook, providing fans with a firsthand account of his lifelong battle with addiction. The remaining members of the Friends cast are also staying active with several major projects throughout the current year.

Meanwhile, the estate of Matthew Perry has focused on the continued expansion of the Matthew Perry Foundation, which supports those struggling with substance abuse.

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