Zing Muse – Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” pleads guilty to supplying the drugs that led to Matthew Perry’s tragic death. She faces up to 60 years in prison.
The “Ketamine Queen” Pleads Guilty to Supplying Drugs Linked to Matthew Perry’s Death
The death of Friends star Matthew Perry in October 2023 shocked the world. Now, nearly two years later, authorities have revealed a critical development in the case: Jasveen Sangha, widely referred to as the “Ketamine Queen,” has pleaded guilty to charges of supplying the drugs that ultimately caused Perry’s death.
Who Is Jasveen Sangha, the “Ketamine Queen”?
Sangha, a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, was arrested in August 2024 after federal agents raided her Los Angeles home. Investigators uncovered dozens of ketamine vials and other evidence that she had been running a large-scale drug distribution network.
Authorities claim she built a reputation as the go-to supplier for wealthy clients seeking ketamine treatments outside medical supervision. Prosecutors have described her as the “final link in a disturbing chain” of individuals whose actions contributed to Perry’s fatal overdose.
⚖️ Possible Sentence: If convicted on all counts, Sangha could face up to 60 years in prison.
The Chain of Responsibility in Perry’s Death
Sangha is not the only person charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death. Prosecutors have built a case showing how multiple individuals played a role:
Dr. Salvador Plasencia – accused of providing Perry with improper medical prescriptions.
Dr. Mark Chávez – allegedly neglected medical oversight in his treatment of Perry.
Kenneth Iwamasa – Perry’s personal assistant, who admitted to helping acquire the drugs.
Eric Fleming – an intermediary who connected Perry to suppliers like Sangha.
All of them have entered guilty pleas, and together they form what prosecutors call a criminal network of negligence and greed.
Remembering Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, was found dead at age 54 in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. The autopsy revealed acute effects of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic and dissociative drug, as the cause of death.
Perry had openly shared his struggles with addiction in his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, and his death served as a painful reminder of the dangers of substance abuse even after years of recovery efforts.
What Comes Next?
Sangha’s formal guilty plea is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. Legal experts believe her sentencing could set a legal precedent for holding non-medical suppliers accountable in overdose cases, especially in Hollywood where substance abuse scandals are frequent.
For Perry’s millions of fans, however, the legal outcome cannot erase the loss of a beloved actor whose humor, honesty, and vulnerability touched countless lives.
Linda (BBC news)
