Breaking news: The so-called “Ketamine Queen”, Jasveen Sangha, has decided to plead guilty in the tragic overdose case of Friends star Matthew Perry. As the last of five defendants, Sangha joins the others in striking a plea deal, dodging a trial that was scheduled for September. Charged with multiple federal offences, she admitted to supplying Perry with the ketamine dose linked to his untimely death.
This high-profile case highlights Sangha’s life as a notorious drug dealer, while she maintained a glamorous image on Instagram, mingling with the elite in various cities. Though renowned for dealing to high-end clients, her darker dealings have come to light after a sweeping investigation following Perry’s tragic death on October 28, 2023.
Sangha, along with her co-defendant Dr. Salvador Plasencia, are deemed pivotal figures in this case. The investigation revealed Perry’s increasing reliance on ketamine, used as a depression treatment, which he initially obtained legally through his physician. However, when his doctor limited his access, Perry sought more from Sangha and Plasencia through intermediaries. Mere days before his death, Perry bought a substantial amount of the drug from Sangha, which proved fatal.
As part of her deal, she’s agreed to forfeit property linked to the case, including thousands in cash. Held in custody for nearly a year, Sangha now faces up to 45 years in prison, but the judge could impose a lighter sentence as part of the plea deal.
The heartbreaking loss of Perry, fondly remembered as Chandler Bing, has put a spotlight on the dangers of off-label drug use and the dark side of celebrity culture. With a history of battling addiction, his story underscores the urgent need for awareness and reform in prescription practices. Sentencing for Sangha and the others looms ahead, closing a grim chapter in the lives of all involved.