Jasveen Sangha Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose Death
Jasveen Sangha, the "Ketamine Queen," pleads guilty to federal charges for supplying the ketamine that caused actor Matthew Perry's October 28, 2023, death.
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Boston Herald‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty
Overview
Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to supplying the ketamine that caused actor Matthew Perry's death.
Matthew Perry, famous for "Friends," died on October 28, 2023, at his Los Angeles residence, with the medical examiner confirming acute ketamine effects as the cause.
Prosecutors identified Sangha as a prolific drug dealer who sold the fatal ketamine dose to Perry, who was reportedly using the drug for prescribed depression treatment.
Sangha is the fifth and final defendant to reach a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in the high-profile overdose case involving the beloved actor.
Sangha faces a substantial prison sentence, potentially up to 45 years, for her role in distributing the fatal dose and operating a drug-selling enterprise.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by consistently employing the sensationalized nickname "Ketamine Queen" in headlines and opening paragraphs. This editorial choice labels the individual with a dramatic, pre-existing moniker, even while largely presenting factual details of the plea agreement and legal proceedings. The repeated use of this evaluative term sets a specific tone for the coverage.