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Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," has agreed to plead guilty for her involvement in Matthew Perry's fatal overdose. She faces at least 11 years in prison for distributing the ketamine that caused the Friends actor's death. Sangha was the last of five defendants to enter a guilty plea in this high-profile case. The plea also includes admission to supplying ketamine in another fatal overdose from 2019.

Key Points: Jasveen Sangha Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Overdose Case

  • Sangha faces minimum 11-year prison sentence for her role in Perry's death
  • She was the final defendant to plead guilty among five charged individuals
  • Perry died from a ketamine overdose at his home in October 2023
  • Sangha also admitted to supplying ketamine in another fatal 2019 overdose case
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Jasveen Sangha pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

"Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha pleads guilty to distributing drugs that led to Matthew Perry's death, facing over 11 years in prison as the final defendant in the case.

"Sangha will plead guilty to five counts, including distributing ketamine that resulted in a death - Variety"

Washington DC, August 19

Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen", has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the overdose death of Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, reported Variety.

Sangha will plead guilty to five counts, including distributing ketamine that resulted in a death and maintaining a "drug-involved" premises. She faces at least 11 years in prison during her sentence, which is anticipated to take place in the coming months.

She is the last of five defendants to plead guilty in connection with the actor's death. Perry, known for his role in the television series 'Friends', was found dead at his residence in October 2023. Sangha has been in federal custody since August 2024 and was scheduled to stand trial in Los Angeles on September 23.

Plasencia took a plea deal in June in which he admitted to distributing ketamine without a legitimate medical purpose to the 'Friends' star, who died of an overdose in October 2023. In exchange, prosecutors dropped charges of falsifying medical records and additional counts of distribution, Variety reported.

Three other defendants are Erik Fleming, Kenneth Iwamasa and Mark Chavez, previously agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to supply ketamine.

Late actor Matthew Perry's doctor, Salvador Plasencia, pleaded guilty to giving the 'Friends' star ketamine before his tragic death. During a hearing in Los Angeles, the doctor admitted to supplying four counts of illegal distribution of the drug, which is used as a prescription anaesthetic.

As part of the plea, Sangha also admitted to supplying ketamine to Cody McLaury in August 2019. McLaury, 33, died of an overdose hours later, according to Variety.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's shocking how many people were involved in this drug ring. The doctor pleading guilty is particularly disturbing - medical professionals should be helping people, not enabling addiction. This case shows how deep the drug problem runs in Hollywood.
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Sarah B
She caused not one but two deaths? McLaury in 2019 and then Perry. How was she still operating after the first overdose? The system failed to stop her earlier. This is so preventable.
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Arjun K
As an Indian, it's disappointing to see someone with a Punjabi surname involved in something like this. We have enough stereotypes to fight without this kind of news. Hope justice is served properly.
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Michael C
11 years seems light for causing two deaths. These drug dealers destroy lives and families. The punishment should be much harsher to deter others.
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Nisha Z
While she definitely deserves punishment, we should also remember that addiction is a disease. Perry was struggling for years, and predators like Sangha took advantage of his vulnerability. The entertainment industry needs better support systems for stars battling addiction.

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