A federal judge in Los Angeles has sentenced Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' to 15 years in prison for her role in the 2023 fatal overdose of actor Matthew Perry.
Key points
- Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including distributing ketamine that resulted in death.
- The sentencing follows the earlier convictions of two doctors involved in the case, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chávez.
- Investigators discovered large quantities of various illegal drugs during a search of Sangha's North Hollywood residence.
- The prosecution described Sangha as a dealer who catered to high-end clients to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences for those enabling substance abuse among high-profile individuals and underscores the broader crackdown on illegal drug distribution networks in Hollywood.
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