Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Ketamine That Killed Perry
Key Takeaways
- Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying ketamine linked to Perry's death.
- She pleaded guilty in September to federal drug charges related to Perry's overdose.
- Perry died in October 2023 from the acute effects of ketamine.
Sentencing
Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison as the Ketamine Queen who supplied the drug that killed Matthew Perry.
Sangha pleaded guilty to federal charges including distribution of ketamine resulting in death.
She was held responsible as the primary supplier despite being one of five charged in the case.
Prosecutors and Defense
The prosecution described Sangha as a high-volume dealer who marketed herself to Hollywood elites.
She sold about 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000 including the batch that killed him.
After Perry's death, she instructed accomplices to delete incriminating messages.
The judge sentenced Sangha to the full 15 years recommended by prosecutors.
Victim Impact and Reaction
Perry's stepmother asked for the maximum sentence.
“Jasveen Sangha has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying illegal drugs to Matthew Perry, an actor from the TV show Friends, who died from the “acute effects of ketamine” in 2023”
Sangha is the only defendant whose plea included acknowledgment of causing Perry's death.
The case highlights growing concerns about ketamine's misuse.
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