Jasveen Sangha, widely known by the nickname “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the tragic overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, reported Variety. Her decision makes her the final defendant among five people charged in the case linked to Perry’s death.
Sangha has admitted guilt to five counts, including distributing ketamine that resulted in death and running a “drug-involved” premises. With these charges, she now faces a minimum of 11 years in prison, with sentencing expected in the coming months. She had been held in federal custody since August 2024 and was originally set to face trial in Los Angeles on September 23.
Perry, best known globally for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit series Friends, was discovered dead at his Los Angeles residence in October 2023. An autopsy revealed that his cause of death was linked to ketamine overdose, sparking a federal investigation into how the drug was supplied. The case soon grew into a wider probe uncovering an alleged network of ketamine distribution involving doctors, drug suppliers, and associates.
One of the most high-profile figures in the case was Perry’s doctor, Salvador Plasencia, who became a central focus of investigators. In June 2025, Plasencia entered a plea deal in which he admitted to illegally distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry without any legitimate medical purpose. His admission confirmed suspicions that Perry had access to the drug through improper medical channels. In exchange for cooperating and accepting responsibility, prosecutors agreed to drop additional charges against him, including falsifying medical records and other distribution counts that could have significantly increased his prison sentence.
Plasencia’s guilty plea highlighted the critical role that trusted medical professionals can sometimes play in fueling prescription drug abuse. The court noted that his misconduct blurred the lines between medical care and exploitation, making him a key player in the actor’s fatal overdose.
Alongside Plasencia, three other defendants—Erik Fleming, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Mark Chavez—also accepted responsibility in earlier hearings. They each admitted to conspiracy to supply ketamine, acknowledging their part in enabling a network that trafficked the drug beyond legitimate medical use. By pleading guilty, they avoided drawn-out trials, but their statements provided prosecutors with a clearer picture of the illegal supply chain that ultimately reached Perry.
These earlier pleas not only secured convictions but also strengthened the case against Jasveen Sangha, leaving her with little legal room to maneuver. Prosecutors were able to use these admissions as supporting evidence to argue that Sangha was part of a broader coordinated effort, rather than acting in isolation.
As part of her plea, Sangha also admitted to another case unrelated to Perry. In August 2019, she supplied ketamine to Cody McLaury, a 33-year-old who tragically died of an overdose only hours later. This admission strengthened the charges against her and underscored the broader dangers of illegal ketamine distribution.
The guilty pleas mark a significant step in one of Hollywood’s most shocking overdose cases in recent memory. Perry’s sudden death not only reignited discussions about substance abuse in the entertainment industry but also raised questions about the misuse of prescription drugs and the responsibility of medical professionals.
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