Jasveen Sangha, "Ketamine Queen," Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose Death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to federal charges for supplying the fatal ketamine dose that caused Matthew Perry's October 2023 overdose death in Los Angeles.
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Overview
- Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to federal charges for distributing the ketamine that caused actor Matthew Perry's death in October 2023.
- Perry was found deceased in his Los Angeles home, with an overdose of ketamine identified as the primary cause, alongside contributing factors like drowning.
- Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in federal prison for her role, including charges related to maintaining a drug-involved premises.
- She is the fifth and final defendant to plead guilty in connection with Perry's fatal overdose, with other individuals, including doctors, also facing charges.
- Additionally, Sangha previously pleaded guilty to selling ketamine that resulted in the overdose death of Cody McLaury in 2019, highlighting a pattern of drug distribution.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of legal proceedings. They detail Jasveen Sangha's guilty plea for supplying ketamine that killed Matthew Perry, outlining charges, potential sentences, and the involvement of other defendants. The coverage avoids loaded language and presents information directly from court documents and official statements.
"Sangha has stored, packaged and distributed drugs such as methamphetamine and ketamine at her home since June 2019, according to her plea agreement."
USA TODAY"Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including providing the ketamine that led to Perry’s death."
Chicago Tribune"Sangha admitted to possessing with the intent to distribute various drugs at her North Hollywood residence and to storing and dealing drugs out of her home since at least June 2019."
CBS News"The addiction-plagued Perry’s body was found just before Halloween 2023."
Deadline"A woman dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to selling the drugs that ultimately killed Friends actor Matthew Perry."
BBC News"The Los Angeles woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty Wednesday to five federal counts in connection with the fatal overdose of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry in 2023."
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FAQ
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' was a North Hollywood drug dealer who pleaded guilty to federal charges for supplying the fatal ketamine dose that caused Matthew Perry's overdose death in October 2023.
She pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for a future hearing.
Five people have been charged, including two doctors and Perry's personal assistant. Several defendants have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges related to the death.
Yes, Sangha also admitted to selling ketamine that led to the overdose death of Cody McLaury in 2019, demonstrating a pattern of drug distribution causing fatal overdoses.
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