Los Angeles Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose

Jasveen Sangha, the individual identified by authorities as the "Ketamine Queen," received a 180-month federal prison sentence on Wednesday for her involvement in the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha previously entered guilty pleas to multiple charges, including the distribution of ketamine resulting in death and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Prosecutors established that she operated a sophisticated trafficking network from her North Hollywood home, specifically targeting high-profile clients in the entertainment industry.

The investigation revealed that Perry sought out illicit sources for ketamine after his medical providers declined to increase his dosage for depression treatments. Sangha supplied the actor with significant quantities of the drug, including the fatal doses administered on the day he passed away. Following the actor's death, she attempted to conceal her tracks by utilizing encrypted messaging applications to delete evidence of their communications.

Sangha is the latest defendant to face judicial consequences in a broader case involving five individuals, including medical professionals who exploited the actor's addiction for financial gain. While she faced a potential maximum sentence of 65 years, the court handed down a 15-year term following her plea and acknowledgment of responsibility. Other co-defendants, including physician Salvador Plasencia, have also received prison sentences or probation for their roles in facilitating Perry's access to the controlled substance.