Ketamine Queen Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years for Matthew Perry’s Death

Jasveen Sangha, a Los Angeles woman known to her clients as the Ketamine Queen, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on April 9, 2026, for her role in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. The sentence was delivered by United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett.

In addition to the 15-year prison term, Sangha was ordered to serve three years of supervised release. The sentencing follows her guilty plea last fall to five federal charges related to the death of the Friends star, who died in October 2023.

Details of the Drug Operation

Federal prosecutors from the Central District of California described Sangha as a drug dealer who operated a high-volume drug trafficking business from her residence in North Hollywood. Prosecutors characterized the home as a drug-selling emporium where she sold a variety of narcotics to a wealthy and well-connected clientele in Hollywood.

According to Department of Justice filings, Sangha marketed herself as an exclusive dealer to cater to high-profile clients. Prosecutors alleged that she used the profits from this elaborate drug operation to fund her lifestyle and that she knowingly disregarded the harm her conduct caused to others.

The prosecution further argued that Sangha demonstrated cold callousness and disregard for life, stating that she continued to sell drugs even after learning that her supply had caused the death of Matthew Perry.

The Death of Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. Investigators determined that the cause of death was the acute effects of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic that is intended to be administered only by a physician.

Sangha was one of five individuals who pleaded guilty in connection with the actor’s death. She was the third of those five to be sentenced. By pleading guilty, she avoided a trial that had been scheduled for September.

Court Proceedings and Victim Impact

During the sentencing hearing, Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, submitted a victim impact statement requesting the maximum possible prison sentence. She described the damage caused as irreversible and characterized Sangha as a heartless woman who used her business talent to hurt others.

Keith Morrison, a Dateline correspondent and Perry’s stepfather, praised the judge for the highly reasoned sentence. He noted that while he felt badly for the perpetrator, nobody won today.

The judge noted that Sangha had shown no remorse in the years following her arrest in August 2024. However, during her opportunity to address the court, Sangha sobbed and admitted that her poor choices and horrible decisions had shattered lives.

I pray for forgiveness every day. Thank you for giving me the harshest reality check of my life. Thank you for taking me out of the equation.

Jasveen Sangha

Sangha’s defense attorneys had previously argued for a more lenient sentence, suggesting that the time she had already served since her 2024 indictment should be sufficient due to her lack of a prior criminal record and her behavior as an inmate.

The final sentence of 15 years aligned with the request made by federal prosecutors in a March 25 court filing, which sought 180 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.