Ketamine Dealer Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death Case

Final Defendant Admits Guilt in Friends Star's Tragic Death

Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," has become the fifth and final defendant to plead guilty in connection with the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. The 42-year-old drug dealer admitted to five federal charges, including distributing the ketamine that led to Perry's fatal overdose in October 2023.

The Fatal Transaction

According to court documents, Sangha worked with Erik Fleming to distribute 51 vials of ketamine to Perry just four days before his death. The actor paid $6,000 cash for the drugs, which were delivered to his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. On October 28, 2023, Iwamasa administered at least three injections of the ketamine to Perry, who was found unconscious in his jacuzzi and later pronounced dead.

Criminal Network Uncovered

The investigation revealed an extensive drug distribution network targeting wealthy and famous clients. Sangha maintained a drug-involved premises in North Hollywood where she stored, packaged, and distributed narcotics since at least June 2019. During a March 2023 search, authorities found 79 vials of liquid ketamine, methamphetamine, and drug trafficking equipment including a money-counting machine.

Previous Overdose Death

In her plea agreement, Sangha also admitted responsibility for another overdose death. Cody McLaury died hours after purchasing four vials of ketamine from Sangha in August 2019. This pattern of supplying lethal doses to multiple victims demonstrates the severity of her criminal operations.

Medical Professional Involvement

The case also involved medical professionals. Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty last month to four counts of ketamine distribution, admitting he provided the drug to Perry's assistant for administration. Dr. Mark Chavez, Perry's primary physician, pleaded guilty in October 2024 to conspiracy charges for selling ketamine to Plasencia.

Legal Consequences

Sangha faces up to 45 years in prison, though prosecutors have indicated they will not seek the maximum sentence. Her attorney, Mark Geragos, stated that she is "taking responsibility for her actions." All five defendants have now pleaded guilty, bringing closure to the high-profile case that shocked Hollywood and highlighted the dangers of illicit ketamine use.

Matthew Perry's death at age 54 ended a decades-long struggle with addiction that the actor had documented in his 2022 memoir. The case has raised awareness about the risks of ketamine misuse and the underground networks supplying drugs to celebrities.