In a pivotal moment for the legal proceedings following the tragic 2023 death of Friends star Matthew Perry, a federal judge in Los Angeles has sentenced Jasveen Sangha known as the “Ketamine Queen” to 15 years in prison.
The sentencing, which took place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marks the harshest penalty handed down among the five defendants charged in connection with the actor’s fatal overdose.
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett emphasized the severity of Sangha’s actions, noting that the 42-year-old operated a high-volume drug distribution network out of her North Hollywood home for years. Prosecutors successfully argued that Sangha was a central figure in the supply chain that provided the “acute effects of ketamine” that led to Perry’s death. Evidence presented in court revealed that Sangha continued her illegal operations even after learning of the 2019 overdose death of another client, Cody McLaury.
During the emotional hearing, Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, and stepmother, Debbie Perry, addressed the court. “There was a spark to that man I have never seen anywhere else,” Morrison remarked, reflecting on the “daily, grinding sadness” the family has endured. Sangha, who pleaded guilty in September 2025, expressed remorse before the sentence was read, stating, “These were not mistakes. They were horrible decisions.”
Overview of Sentences in the Perry Case
The investigation into the 54-year-old actor’s death led to charges against five individuals, ranging from medical professionals to personal staff.
| Defendant | Role | Sentence |
| Jasveen Sangha | “Ketamine Queen” / Supplier | 15 Years in Federal Prison |
| Dr. Salvador Plasencia | Physician / Supplier | 2.5 Years in Federal Prison |
| Dr. Mark Chavez | Physician / Supplier | 8 Months Home Detention |
| Kenneth Iwamasa | Personal Assistant | Awaiting Sentencing (Plea Deal) |
| Erik Fleming | Intermediary / Friend | Awaiting Sentencing (Plea Deal) |
The Case Details
Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub in October 2023. While he had been undergoing legal ketamine infusion therapy for depression, investigators discovered he had sought additional, illegal supplies. Sangha admitted to providing approximately 50 vials of ketamine to Perry through intermediaries shortly before his passing.
With Sangha’s 15-year term, the court has signaled a zero-tolerance stance toward the illegal distribution of powerful anesthetics that bypass medical supervision.