Ketamine Dealer Sentenced for Selling Drugs to Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', faces up to 15 years in prison for supplying the drugs that killed the 'Friends' star.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:42am

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A woman named Jasveen Sangha has been sentenced for selling the ketamine that led to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. Sangha, who pleaded guilty to several drug charges including distribution of ketamine resulting in death, is the third of five defendants to be sentenced in connection with Perry's fatal overdose. Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for Sangha, describing her as a 'Ketamine Queen' who ran an elaborate drug operation catering to high-end clients.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the dangers of illicit drug use, even among celebrities. It also raises questions about accountability in the drug supply chain and whether harsher sentences for dealers can help deter overdose deaths.

The details

Sangha admitted to selling 25 vials of ketamine, including the fatal dose, to Perry for $6,000 in cash just four days before his death in 2023. She also pleaded guilty to selling drugs to another man, Cody McLaury, who overdosed and died in 2019. Prosecutors say Sangha continued dealing drugs even after her arrest, showing a lack of remorse. Her lawyers argue she has been a model inmate and that her lack of a criminal record and exemplary behavior should result in a more lenient sentence.

  • Sangha was indicted in August 2024.
  • Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home in 2023.
  • McLaury overdosed and died in 2019.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A 42-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to selling the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry, as well as distributing drugs to another man who overdosed. Prosecutors have dubbed her the 'Ketamine Queen' and are seeking a 15-year prison sentence.

Matthew Perry

The 54-year-old actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV sitcom 'Friends', who died from a ketamine overdose in 2023.

Cody McLaury

A 33-year-old man who overdosed and died in 2019 after purchasing drugs from Sangha.

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What’s next

The judge will determine Sangha's sentence on Wednesday, with prosecutors seeking 15 years in prison and Sangha's lawyers arguing for time served.

The takeaway

This case underscores the devastating human toll of the opioid crisis, even among high-profile individuals, and the need for stronger regulation and accountability in the illicit drug trade to prevent future overdose deaths.