The woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” for her role in supplying drugs to actor Matthew Perry is set to face sentencing in a case that has continued to draw national attention more than two years after the beloved Friends star’s death.
Jasveen Sangha, 42, is expected to learn her fate in a Los Angeles federal courtroom, where prosecutors are pushing for a lengthy prison term tied to her role in the chain of events that led to Perry’s fatal overdose in October 2023.
As first detailed in reporting by the Associated Press and later amplified by other outlets, Sangha stands out among five defendants charged in connection with the case—not only for her alleged leadership in a drug distribution network, but because she admitted that her actions directly contributed to Perry’s death.
Perry, who rose to global fame as Chandler Bing, was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his home. The medical examiner later ruled that ketamine—a powerful anesthetic sometimes used in controlled medical settings—was the primary cause of death. While the actor had been undergoing supervised ketamine therapy for depression, investigators say he sought additional quantities beyond what his doctor would provide.
That search ultimately led him into a dangerous underground market.
According to prosecutors, Sangha sold Perry approximately 25 vials of ketamine for $6,000 in cash just days before his death, including the dose believed to have been fatal. Authorities have portrayed her as a central figure in a high-end drug operation catering to wealthy clients, a portrayal that has fueled the nickname that now defines the case in headlines.
Unlike the other defendants, Sangha’s plea agreement included an acknowledgment that her actions resulted in Perry’s death—an admission that could significantly influence the severity of her sentence. Prosecutors are asking the court to impose a 15-year prison term, arguing that her conduct reflects not only criminal intent but a pattern of behavior tied to profit and lifestyle.
Her defense team, however, paints a very different picture.
Attorneys for Sangha argue that the time she has already spent behind bars since her 2024 indictment should be considered sufficient. They emphasize her lack of prior criminal history, her educational background, and her conduct while incarcerated, describing her as a “model inmate” who has remained sober and even helped lead support meetings for others struggling with addiction.
They also dispute aspects of the sentencing calculations presented by prosecutors, calling them inaccurate and overly punitive.
The broader case has exposed a troubling network of individuals who played varying roles in supplying Perry with drugs. A doctor who admitted to illegally providing ketamine to the actor has already been sentenced to more than two years in prison, while another physician received home detention. Others—including Perry’s assistant and an associate accused of acting as intermediaries—are still awaiting sentencing.
As the court weighs Sangha’s punishment, the judge has indicated a desire to ensure that all sentences in the case align in a way that reflects each defendant’s level of responsibility.
Adding an emotional dimension to the proceedings, members of Perry’s family are expected to speak in court before the sentence is handed down.
For many fans, the case remains a sobering reminder of the actor’s long and public battle with addiction—and how even those seeking help can be vulnerable to exploitation.
Now, as the final chapters of the legal process unfold, attention turns to whether the sentence handed to Sangha will bring a sense of justice in a case that has captivated the public and reignited conversations about accountability in the underground drug trade.
