A woman who sold actor Matthew Perry the drug ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha is among five people who have pleaded guilty, but she’s the only one whose plea agreement included admitting a direct role in his death. A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling “Friends” star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in a 2023 overdose.
Main Idea: Jasveen Sangha, the woman who sold Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Key Points:
The case shows how illegal ketamine sales can kill patients and strain families, and it may push up the cost of policing and court cases.
The sentence may discourage drug trafficking and remind patients to be careful with powerful medicines.
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The deceased actor whose overdose death is the core subject of the article and prosecution.
Sangha’s defense attorney who made substantive arguments about culpability and sentencing.
Named co-defendant and doctor who admitted illegally selling ketamine to Perry, part of the broader case.
Former U.S. attorney referenced in connection with the “Ketamine Queen” label and prosecution framing.
Perry’s assistant and one of the co-defendants awaiting sentencing, mentioned as part of the case structure.
Perry’s mother, present in court and referenced in the sentencing coverage.
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