'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

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

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Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including distributing ketamine resulting in death or bodily injury. Perry died in October 2023 from the acute effects of ketamine. Authorities found numerous drugs at Sangha's North Hollywood home, which they described as a "drug-selling emporium." In addition to Perry's death, Sangha also pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Cody McLaury, who died of a drug overdose in 2019. Sangha initially denied the charges but changed her plea before her trial.

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Sangha admitted that her poor decisions had shattered people's lives, and that she was deeply ashamed.

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Federal authorities found dozens of ketamine vials during a raid at Sangha's Los Angeles home.

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Sangha pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine resulting in death or bodily injury.

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Perry's death was caused by the acute effects of ketamine.

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Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs that led to Matthew Perry's death.

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Debbie Perry 30% California 35% Cody McLaury 40% North Hollywood ×250% Los Angeles ×370% Matthew Perry ×485% Jasveen Sangha ×895%

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ketamine 100% jasveen sangha 90% drug overdose 80% drug dealing 70% prison sentence 70% matthew perry 60% drug-selling emporium 50% victim impact statement 40% acute effects 40%