Jasveen Sangha Gets 15 Years For Drug-Fueled Role In Matthew Perry Death

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India-West News Desk

LOS ANGELES, CA – Jasveen Sangha, the North Hollywood woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced on April 8 to 15 years in federal prison for running a high-volume drug trafficking operation that led to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.

U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett imposed the 180-month sentence, followed by three years of supervised release. Sangha, 42, a dual U.S.-U.K. citizen, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to charges including the distribution of ketamine resulting in death and maintaining a drug-involved premises.

Judge Garnett described Sangha as “probably one of the most culpable” among the five defendants charged in connection with Perry’s death. Authorities said Sangha sold roughly 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000 in the weeks before his October 2023 death.

The court heard victim impact statements from Perry’s family. His stepfather, Keith Morrison, said he did not feel anger but told Sangha her actions ensured that Perry’s future “died with him.” Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, called the harm “irreversible” and urged a strong sentence, describing Sangha as “heartless.”

Addressing the court, Sangha expressed remorse, citing “poor choices” and her own addiction. Federal prosecutors, however, argued her actions were driven by “greed, glamor, and access,” not necessity.

Sangha also admitted supplying ketamine in a separate 2019 case involving Cody McLaury, who died hours after receiving the drug. Prosecutors said she continued expanding her clientele despite knowing the risks.

A March 2024 search of her residence uncovered large quantities of narcotics, including methamphetamine, ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, and counterfeit Xanax, along with cash and drug distribution equipment.

Evidence showed that days after Perry’s death, associate Erik Fleming contacted Sangha about toxicology concerns. Prosecutors also cited recorded jail calls in which she discussed potential book rights and trademarks related to the case.

Other defendants include former physician Salvador Plasencia, sentenced to 30 months in prison, and Mark Chavez, who received eight months of house arrest. Perry’s former personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, is awaiting sentencing.