Woman given 15 years for role supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry death

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersApril 9, 2026 at 12:49 AM

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Woman given 15 years for role supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry death

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Jasveen Sangha, a drug dealer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for supplying drugs to actor Matthew Perry, whose death in 2023 was attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine." Sangha pleaded guilty in September to five felony drug counts related to Perry's death. The judge cited Sangha's continued sale of ketamine after Perry's death as a factor in the length of the sentence. Sangha expressed remorse for her actions in court. Perry had previously shared his struggles with addiction, including ketamine infusions for anxiety and depression.

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Federal officials have said that Perry became addicted to ketamine during infusions at a clinic.

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Judge Garnett said Sangha continued selling ketamine after Perry’s death.

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Sangha pleaded guilty in September to five felony drug counts linked to Perry’s death.

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Perry died from the “acute effects of ketamine” in 2023.

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Jasveen Sangha has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying illegal drugs to Matthew Perry.

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Mark Geragos 30% Los Angeles 30% Alexandra Kazarian 30% Friends ×240% Sherilyn Garnett ×260% Jasveen Sangha ×690% Matthew Perry ×795%

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matthew perry death 100% jasveen sangha 90% drug dealing 90% ketamine 80% prison sentence 70% felony drug counts 70% substance abuse 60% acute effects of ketamine 60% drug overdose 50%