Jasveen Sangha sentenced for ketamine distribution linked to Matthew Perry's death
Consensus Summary
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying the fatal dose of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, who died on October 28, 2023, at age 54. Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts, including distributing ketamine that led to Perry’s overdose, and admitted to selling 50–51 vials to a middleman who supplied Perry through his assistant. She also acknowledged selling ketamine to another individual, Cody McLaury, who died in 2019. Prosecutors argued for a 15-year sentence, citing her callous disregard for life, while her defense highlighted her rehabilitation efforts and urged time served. The case involved five defendants, including two doctors who were accused of enabling Perry’s addiction. Sangha’s sentence is the longest among the co-defendants, reflecting the severity of her role in the tragedy.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Jasveen Sangha (also known as the 'Ketamine Queen') pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts in September 2025, including one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death.
- Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023, aged 54, from an acute ketamine overdose after being found face down in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home.
- Sangha admitted to selling 50–51 vials of ketamine to Erik Fleming, who supplied Perry through his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, who injected him with the fatal dose.
- Sangha operated a drug distribution network from her home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, since at least 2019, selling ketamine and meth.
- Sangha also admitted to selling ketamine to Cody McLaury, who died in 2019 shortly after purchasing the drug.
- Perry had legally used ketamine for depression treatment but became addicted and sought it illegally after doctors refused to increase his dosage.
- Five defendants were charged in the case: Jasveen Sangha, Salvador Plasencia, Mark Chavez, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Erik Fleming.
- Sangha faced a maximum possible sentence of 65 years in prison before her plea deal.
- Sangha was incarcerated since August 2024 and has participated in recovery and rehabilitation programs.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Judge Sherilyn Garnett imposed the 15-year sentence, which is harsher than penalties received by the other four co-defendants.
- Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, plus three counts of illegal distribution of ketamine.
- Perry’s death was ruled as the 'acute effects of ketamine,' combined with drowning after losing consciousness in the hot tub.
- Prosecutors argued Sangha’s actions showed 'cold callousness and disregard for life,' citing her privileged background and motive of 'greed, glamour, and access.'
- Defense attorneys Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian argued for release with time served, citing Sangha’s two years of sobriety and rehabilitation efforts.
- A judge told Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez they 'helped the actor on the road to his death' by continuing to feed his ketamine addiction.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian states Sangha is 42 years old, while ABC refers to her as 'Jayvee Sangha' (potentially a typo) but does not specify her age in the article.
- The Guardian mentions Sangha’s plea agreement was made in 2025, while ABC does not specify the year of her plea but states it was in September.
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