A Los Angeles judge sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in federal prison on Wednesday for supplying the ketamine that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The 54-year-old 'Friends' star died in 2023 from the effects of the powerful anesthetic.
Prosecutors identified Sangha as a key figure in a local drug distribution network. She operated what authorities described as a 'stash house' for illegal narcotics out of her North Hollywood residence.
A guilty plea for felony charges
In September, Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts. These charges were directly linked to her role in the actor's fatal overdose. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a high-profile investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actor’s passing.
Investigators alleged that Sangha had established a reputation for providing high-end drugs to affluent clients in the Los Angeles area. The moniker 'Ketamine Queen' was attributed to her during the legal proceedings as evidence of her status within the illicit trade.
Perry, who had struggled with substance abuse for years, was found unresponsive at his home. The subsequent toxicology report confirmed that ketamine was the primary cause of death. The case drew significant attention to the dangerous underground market for prescription anesthetics in Hollywood.
