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Jasveen Sangha's Sentencing

Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual citizen of the US and the UK, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five charges, including distributing ketamine that resulted in death or bodily harm. Initially facing a potential sentence of 65 years, Sangha's operation was described by prosecutors as a "drug-selling emporium" that funded her extravagant lifestyle. During a raid on her North Hollywood residence, federal agents discovered numerous vials of ketamine and thousands of pills, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and Xanax. The Justice Department reported that she had been supplying injectable ketamine from her stash house since at least 2019. Sangha has been in custody since August 2024.

Family of Matthew Perry Responds Perry's Family Speaks Out

Before the sentencing, Debbie Perry, the stepmother of Matthew Perry, submitted a victim impact statement to the California court, urging the judge to impose the maximum penalty. "You caused this," she stated, addressing Sangha directly. "You, who possess the business acumen to profit, chose a path that harms others. Please ensure this heartless individual receives the longest sentence possible to prevent her from hurting other families like ours." Debbie Perry characterized the harm caused by Sangha as "irreversible." Additionally, several letters supporting Sangha were submitted by her family and friends. Her defense team argued for a lighter sentence, citing her lack of a prior criminal record and her acceptance of responsibility for her actions.

Circumstances Surrounding Matthew Perry's Death How Matthew Perry Died

Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic show Friends, was discovered deceased in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023 at the age of 54. Investigators concluded that the acute effects of ketamine were the cause of death. Perry had struggled with addiction for many years and was receiving ketamine as part of a supervised therapy regimen for depression at the time of his passing. Prosecutors allege that those around him exploited his vulnerability for financial gain. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects, is legally required to be administered only by licensed medical professionals.

Involvement of Multiple Individuals Five People, One Death

Sangha is among five individuals identified by US authorities as having supplied ketamine to Perry prior to his death, all of whom have agreed to plead guilty. The sentences thus far reflect varying degrees of responsibility: Dr. Mark Chavez, a physician from San Diego, received an eight-month home detention sentence and three years of supervised release in December after admitting to obtaining ketamine through fraudulent prescriptions for resale. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who directly supplied Perry with the drug shortly before his death, was sentenced to 30 months in prison. Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's live-in assistant who aided in purchasing and administering ketamine, is awaiting sentencing later this month, with his legal team seeking a delay. Eric Fleming, who sold ketamine sourced from Sangha to Perry, is scheduled for sentencing in June.

Sangha's Change of Plea A Long Road to a Guilty Plea

Sangha initially denied all charges and seemed set for trial but changed her plea in August, just weeks before the trial was to commence. As part of her plea agreement, she acknowledged selling ketamine to a man named Cody McLaury in August 2019, who tragically died from a drug overdose shortly after the purchase.