Ketamine Queen Gets 15 Years for Role in Matthew Perry's Death

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', received a 15-year prison sentence. This is the longest sentence given so far to anyone involved in Matthew Perry's death.
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A Long Sentence for a Wide-Reaching Operation

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. The sentence, handed down on April 8, 2026, stems from her involvement in supplying the ketamine that led to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. This marks the harshest penalty thus far among the individuals charged in connection with Perry's death.

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Sangha, 42, admitted to a range of charges including maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distributing ketamine, and one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Prosecutors detailed her operation as a "high-volume drug trafficking business" run from her North Hollywood home. She was found to have supplied ketamine vials to Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's personal assistant, who repeatedly injected the actor with the drug, including on the day Perry died.

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Perry's parents, Suzanne Perry and Keith Morrison, were present at the sentencing hearing. Morrison spoke to the court, expressing the "daily, grinding sadness and sorrow" the family endures, directly addressing Sangha as a "drug dealer." Sangha's stepmother also submitted a victim impact statement, highlighting the profound grief caused by the actor's death.

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The conviction comes after Sangha initially pleaded not guilty. She reversed this plea, agreeing to a deal with prosecutors. This sentence is expected to be significantly longer than those of her co-defendants.

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Co-Defendants and Wider Conspiracy

Five individuals were charged in connection with Perry's death, and all have pleaded guilty:

  • Jasveen Sangha: The central figure, sentenced to 15 years.

  • Kenneth Iwamasa: Perry's personal assistant who administered the ketamine, facing up to 15 years.

  • Erik Fleming: Another dealer involved in supplying drugs.

  • Dr. Salvador Plasencia: Admitted to illegally selling ketamine to Perry, sentenced to 2 1/2 years.

  • Dr. Mark Chavez: Pleaded guilty to conspiracy for providing ketamine to Plasencia.

Plasencia surrendered his medical license following his conviction. Iwamasa is scheduled for sentencing on April 22, 2026.

Background

Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom "Friends," was found dead on October 2023. The cause of death was determined to be the acute effects of ketamine. Perry had publicly documented his struggles with addiction throughout his life, seeking treatment multiple times. Investigators found that Perry sought more ketamine than his legal providers would supply, leading him to sources like Sangha. Sangha also admitted to distributing ketamine in connection with another overdose death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison?
Jasveen Sangha, also known as the 'Ketamine Queen', was sentenced on April 8, 2026, to 15 years in federal prison for supplying the ketamine that led to actor Matthew Perry's overdose death. She admitted to charges including distributing ketamine resulting in death.
Q: Who is Jasveen Sangha and what was her role in Matthew Perry's death?
Jasveen Sangha, 42, was identified as a high-volume drug trafficker who ran her operation from her North Hollywood home. She supplied ketamine vials to Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's personal assistant, who administered the drug to Perry.
Q: What other individuals were charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death?
Five people were charged, including Jasveen Sangha, Kenneth Iwamasa (Perry's assistant), Erik Fleming (another dealer), Dr. Salvador Plasencia, and Dr. Mark Chavez. All have pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy.
Q: When and how did Matthew Perry die?
Matthew Perry, the actor famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends,' was found dead in October 2023. His cause of death was determined to be the acute effects of ketamine, a drug he was using to manage pain and addiction.