Judges Deliver Ruling On “Queen” Jasveen Sangha Over Matthew Perry’s Passing
Judges Deliver Ruling On “Queen” Jasveen Sangha Over Matthew Perry’s Passing
Anwesha NagWed, April 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM UTC
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Jasveen Sangha, 42, who was accused of selling the narcotics that caused the demise of Friends actor Matthew Perry, received a jail sentence for her actions.
Born in 1983 to entrepreneurs Nilem Singh and Baljeet Singh Chhokar, Sangha allegedly supervised a substance distribution network from her North Hollywood home for several years.
The Los Angeles resident, who was dubbed “K*tamine Queen” by her associates and customers, was given 15 years in prison.
“I only wish things were different and he was still here with us,” one user lamented on social media.
“K*tamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges
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Matthew Perry passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54. He was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles. The County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that the cause of his demise was the “acute effects of k*tamine” and subsequent drowning.
K*tamine is a dissociative anesthetic meant for surgery, pain management, and depression, with hallucinogenic and sedative effects.
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Following an investigation into how Perry obtained the substance, authorities first arrested Sangha in March 2024, after which she was released on a $100,000 bond.
She was indicted again in August 2024, along with four others, for her specific role in Perry’s demise. Her bail was subsequently revoked.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia was arrested alongside Sangha, according to a release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying the actor with k*tamine in the weeks before his passing.
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The other three arrested individuals were Erik Fleming, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Dr. Mark Chavez.
Sangha initially denied the charges but later changed her mind.
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On 3 September 2025, Sangha entered a guilty plea for five federal charges: one count of maintaining a dr*g-involved premises, one count of distribution resulting in de*th, and three counts of k*tamine distribution.
Matthew Perry’s mother requested the judge for maximum prison sentence for Jasveen Sangha
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Ahead of Sangha’s sentencing, Matthew Perry’s mother, Debbie Perry, submitted a victim impact statement to the California court.
“You caused this… You who have talent for business enough to make money, chose the one way that hurts people,” she said. “Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won’t be able to hurt other families like ours.”
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However, several letters in support of Sangha were also filed in court by her friends and family.
In August 2019, another one of her clients, Cody McLaury, also passed away shortly after purchasing a substance from Sangha. The prosecutors brought up the incident in court, alleging that she knew the impact the narcotics would have on McLaury.
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In March 2024, during a search of her home, authorities found a variety of substances, including coca*ne, counterfeit X*nax, m*thamphetamine pills, and nearly 80 vials of liquid k*tamine.
Sangha’s lawyers requested the judge for a more lenient sentencing, arguing that she “accepted responsibility for serious criminal conduct” and did not have a prior record.
“Should’ve gotten more.” The internet reacted to Jasveen Sangha’s prison sentence for involvement in Matthew Perry’s demise
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
