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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15-year prison term for role in Matthew Perry’s death
Jasveen Sangha had pleaded guilty last year to selling the Friends actor a fatal dose of the drug
TL;DR
- Jasveen Sangha, "Ketamine Queen," sentenced to 15 years for selling fatal ketamine dose to Matthew Perry.
- Sangha was the fifth defendant to plead guilty in the case, receiving the harshest sentence.
- Prosecutors cited the wide scope of her illegal activity and callous response to deaths.
- Matthew Perry died in October 2023 from ketamine; he had sought it from other sources after his doctor refused larger amounts for depression treatment.
- Five individuals were charged in connection with the case, including doctors, Perry's assistant, an acquaintance, and Sangha.
- Sangha admitted to distributing drugs, including ketamine, from her North Hollywood home since 2019 and selling it to both Perry and another deceased individual, Cody McLaury.
- Prosecutors argued Sangha acted out of greed and disregard for life, causing immense pain to victims' families.
- Defense cited Sangha's remorse, lack of criminal history, and participation in recovery programs.
- Perry family members requested the maximum sentence, citing irreversible pain caused by Sangha.