‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Case
Jasveen Sangha received a 15-year federal prison term after pleading guilty to distributing ketamine that prosecutors say killed Matthew Perry.
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Overview
Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in Los Angeles after pleading guilty to charges tied to supplying ketamine that prosecutors said caused Matthew Perry's death.
Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023 from the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine cited as contributing factors, officials said.
Prosecutors described Sangha's North Hollywood residence as a high-volume drug-trafficking operation and urged a 15-year term, saying she showed little remorse, while her defense urged leniency citing rehabilitation.
Sangha pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing ketamine, one count of distribution resulting in death or serious bodily injury, and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, and she faced a statutory maximum of 65 years.
Two doctors were sentenced in December 2025, and co-defendants Kenneth Iwamasa and Erik Fleming remain scheduled for sentencing on April 22 and April 29 to June, respectively, according to court filings.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story around criminality and victim impact, foregrounding prosecutors' characterization (e.g., "Ketamine Queen"), the family's emotional statements, and the recommended harsh sentence, while acknowledging defense claims. That editorial emphasis privileges prosecutorial and victim perspectives over broader context about ketamine risks or systemic issues.