Drug Trafficker Known as 'Ketamine Queen' Admits to Providing Fatal Dose to Matthew Perry

In a courtroom in Los Angeles, Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to five federal charges on August 18. The charges include maintaining a drug-involved premises, distribution of ketamine, and distribution of ketamine resulting in death. Sangha's plea marks the fifth and final defendant charged in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death to admit guilt.

Sangha, wearing tan jail garb, stood in court next to her attorney, Mark Geragos, as she repeated "guilty" five times when asked for her pleas. The other co-defendants in this case, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Erik Fleming, have also admitted to their roles in supplying Perry with ketamine. They have pleaded guilty in exchange for their cooperation.

Perry, who starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer for 10 seasons on NBC's megahit series "Friends," had been using ketamine as a treatment for depression. He sought more from Sangha after his regular doctor would not provide it.

Suzanne Perry, Matthew Perry's mother, and Keith Morrison, his stepfather, attended the court proceedings for the first time since the indictments were announced one year ago. Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home by his assistant, and ketamine was ruled as the primary cause of death.

Sangha admitted to selling drugs directly to Cody McLaury, who died from an overdose in 2019. McLaury had no connection to Perry. Prosecutors agreed to drop three other counts as part of the plea deal.

The final plea deal in the case was made a year after the indictments were announced. Sangha's trial, which was planned to start later this month, has been cancelled. Sangha could face up to 65 years in prison, but prosecutors will ask for a sentence less than the maximum. The judge is not required to do so.

None of the co-defendants have been sentenced yet. Sangha's sentencing is scheduled for December 10. Sangha's attorney, Mark Geragos, represented clients such as Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, and the Menendez brothers.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drug addiction and the exploitation that can occur when individuals seek help for their conditions. The investigation and prosecution of this case are ongoing, and more details may emerge as the legal proceedings continue.

Drug Trafficker Known as 'Ketamine Queen' Admits to Providing Fatal Dose to Matthew Perry