Jasveen Sangha, 'Ketamine Queen,' Pleads Guilty to Five Federal Charges in Matthew Perry's Death, All Defendants Now Accountable
Jasveen Sangha, the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to five federal charges, admitting to supplying ketamine that led to actor Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, with all five defendants now having pleaded guilty.
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Overview
Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including distributing ketamine that resulted in actor Matthew Perry's accidental overdose death.
Sangha admitted supplying ketamine to Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who allegedly administered the fatal injections to Perry in October 2023.
The dual U.S.-U.K. citizen faces a maximum of 65 years in prison, with prosecutors expected to request a lesser term at her December 10 sentencing.
Her plea agreement also included charges for maintaining a drug-involved premises and distributing other drugs like methamphetamine from her North Hollywood home since 2019.
With Sangha's admission, all five defendants implicated in the investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death have now pleaded guilty.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by consistently portraying Jasveen Sangha as a notorious drug dealer, largely adopting the "Ketamine Queen" moniker from prosecutors. They emphasize her extensive criminal history, including a prior overdose death and attempts to conceal evidence, to underscore her culpability in Matthew Perry's death. This collective editorial choice shapes a narrative of a dangerous individual.