Jasveen Sangha Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
The story of Matthew Perry’s tragic death has taken another turn, as the woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha, has now agreed to plead guilty in connection with the case. This 42-year-old dual citizen of the US and the UK was accused of being a central supplier of ketamine in Los Angeles, and federal prosecutors have painted a vivid picture of her lifestyle and her role in this drug network.
Sangha faced nine counts originally, but under a deal with prosecutors, she will plead guilty to five charges. These include maintaining a drug-involved premises, distributing ketamine, and most significantly, distributing ketamine that resulted in death or serious injury. That charge links her directly to the overdose of Friends star Matthew Perry, who was found in his backyard jacuzzi in October 2023. Medical examiners ruled that his death was caused by acute effects of ketamine.
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Investigators described Sangha’s Los Angeles residence as a full-scale “drug-selling emporium.” During a raid, more than 80 vials of ketamine were discovered, along with other drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and Xanax. Court documents even referred to her home as the “Sangha Stash House.” Prosecutors say this was a base where she packaged and sold drugs, catering to celebrities and high-end clients while maintaining an image of glamour through parties, award shows, and luxury trips abroad.
Sangha is not the only person caught up in this case. Four others—including two doctors, Perry’s live-in assistant, and another supplier—have also pleaded guilty. Prosecutors argue that all of them exploited Perry’s addiction for financial gain. According to court filings, Perry had been using ketamine excessively, sometimes six to eight times a day, in what had initially been prescribed as treatment for depression. Instead of being properly monitored, he was able to obtain staggering amounts through Sangha and others, ultimately leading to his fatal overdose.
This isn’t the first time Sangha has been linked to tragedy. Federal authorities revealed that she sold ketamine to another man, Cody McLaury, back in 2019, who died just hours later. That case, along with Perry’s, reinforced her reputation among clients as the “Ketamine Queen,” a nickname prosecutors even included in court documents.
By striking this plea deal, Sangha avoids a lengthy trial that had been delayed multiple times. Her formal guilty plea will be entered in the coming weeks. The maximum penalty she faces is up to 65 years in federal prison, though the exact sentencing will depend on the judge’s ruling. Her attorney has said she is “taking responsibility for her actions.”
The Perry case has shed light on a broader, troubling picture of ketamine abuse in Hollywood. What was once considered a legitimate medical treatment has become part of what one doctor described as a “wild west” of unregulated distribution. Sangha’s guilty plea now closes one of the most high-profile chapters of that story, but it leaves lingering questions about how deeply the drug trade has embedded itself into celebrity culture.
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