'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

August 19, 2025

Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the "Ketamine Queen," has agreed to plead guilty to five charges related to selling ketamine that led to Friends actor Matthew Perry's death in October 2023. Sangha is one of five individuals, including two doctors and Perry's assistant, who have all agreed to plead guilty for their roles in supplying Perry with ketamine that ultimately caused his fatal overdose. Federal authorities discovered dozens of ketamine vials during a raid of Sangha's Los Angeles home, which prosecutors described as a "drug-selling emporium" where she allegedly supplied ketamine to celebrities and high-end clients since at least 2019.

Who is affected

Matthew Perry, who died from ketamine overdose
Other ketamine users, including Cody McLaury who died after purchasing from Sangha
Celebrities and high-end clients who were allegedly Sangha's customers
The broader Hollywood community affected by the exposure of the ketamine network
Perry's family and friends impacted by his death

What action is being taken

Jasveen Sangha is agreeing to plead guilty to five charges including distributing ketamine resulting in death
Federal authorities are prosecuting the case against Sangha and four other individuals
All five individuals involved in supplying ketamine to Perry have agreed to plead guilty
The Justice Department is pursuing maximum potential sentences of up to 65 years for Sangha

Why it matters

The case exposes a ketamine drug network in Hollywood that one doctor called the "wild west"
It highlights how Perry's addiction was exploited for profit by multiple individuals
The investigation reveals how easily controlled substances like ketamine can be illegally distributed
It demonstrates the deadly consequences of unmonitored ketamine use, which should only be administered by physicians
The case shows how celebrities can gain access to dangerous drugs through networks of dealers and medical professionals

What's next

Sangha is expected to appear in federal court in the coming weeks to formally enter her guilty plea
She will face sentencing with a maximum potential penalty of 65 years in federal prison

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