Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the drug-related death of actor Matthew Perry.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Jasveen Sangha, a North Hollywood resident infamously dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced on April 8 to 15 years in federal prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking operation that contributed to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.
U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the 180-month sentence, which will be followed by three years of supervised release. Sangha, 42, who holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and the U.K., pleaded guilty in September 2025 to charges that included distribution of ketamine resulting in death and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
During the sentencing, Judge Garnett characterized Sangha as “probably one of the most culpable” among the five defendants charged in connection with Perry’s death. Authorities revealed that Sangha sold approximately 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000 in the weeks leading up to his tragic death in October 2023.
The court heard poignant victim impact statements from Perry’s family. His stepfather, Keith Morrison, expressed a lack of anger but conveyed that Sangha’s actions ensured Perry’s future “died with him.” Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, described the harm as “irreversible” and urged for a significant sentence, labeling Sangha as “heartless.”
In her address to the court, Sangha expressed remorse, attributing her actions to “poor choices” and her own struggles with addiction. However, federal prosecutors contended that her motivations were driven by “greed, glamor, and access,” rather than necessity.
Sangha also admitted to supplying ketamine in a separate case from 2019 involving Cody McLaury, who died shortly after receiving the drug. Prosecutors noted that Sangha continued to expand her clientele despite being aware of the associated risks.
A search of her residence in March 2024 revealed a substantial cache of narcotics, including methamphetamine, ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, and counterfeit Xanax, along with cash and drug distribution equipment.
Evidence presented in court indicated that days after Perry’s death, an associate named Erik Fleming reached out to Sangha regarding concerns about toxicology. Prosecutors also referenced recorded jail calls in which she discussed potential book rights and trademarks related to the case.
Other defendants in the case include former physician Salvador Plasencia, who received a 30-month prison sentence, and Mark Chavez, who was sentenced to eight months of house arrest. Perry’s former personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, is currently awaiting sentencing.
According to India West, the case highlights the devastating impact of drug trafficking and the tragic consequences that can ensue.