Ketamine Queen Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Drug Case

A Los Angeles woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” has received a 15 year prison sentence in the ongoing Matthew Perry ketamine case. She admitted that she supplied drugs linked to the actor’s fatal overdose. The ruling marks a key point in the investigation. It also shows how illegal drug networks target vulnerable people.

Court Hears Emotional Testimony

Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to several charges. These include distributing ketamine that led to death. Authorities said she ran her operation from her North Hollywood home. From there, she supplied drugs to a network of high profile clients.

During the hearing, Sangha showed emotion as members of Perry’s family spoke directly to her. However, the judge said she had shown little remorse since her arrest. The judge added that she must take full responsibility for her actions.

Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends, died in October 2023 at his Los Angeles home. Investigators later confirmed that ketamine caused his death. The drug is a strong anaesthetic. Doctors must only use it under strict medical care.

In a victim impact statement, Perry’s stepmother spoke about the lasting harm. She urged the court to give the harshest sentence. She said Sangha chose a path that caused pain to many families. Also, she added that Sangha had other options in life but made the wrong choice.

When the court asked her to speak, Sangha admitted her actions caused serious damage. She said she felt ashamed. She also expressed regret for her decisions.

Authorities later shared details from a raid on her home. Officers found a large quantity of drugs. These included dozens of ketamine vials. They also found thousands of pills such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and Xanax. This showed that she ran a wide operation for years.

However, the case does not end with Sangha. Prosecutors named four other people connected to the supply chain. These include medical professionals and close associates. All of them played a role in providing ketamine to Perry. Each has entered a guilty plea as part of the case.

Among them is Salvador Plasencia. He gave ketamine to Perry shortly before his death. The court sentenced him to 30 months in prison. Another doctor, Mark Chavez, also admitted wrongdoing. The court placed him under home detention and supervised release after he obtained ketamine through illegal means.

Meanwhile, Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, still awaits sentencing. He helped administer the drug. In addition, another associate in the chain will face judgment later this year.

Prosecutors argued that the group took advantage of Perry’s past struggle with addiction. They said the group acted for financial gain. Perry had used ketamine in supervised therapy for depression. This made him an easy target for people willing to supply it outside legal channels.

Furthermore, the case shows how misuse of medical drugs can lead to serious harm. It also highlights the risks tied to illegal supply networks. Authorities believe stronger monitoring can help prevent such cases.