Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” has entered a guilty plea in connection with the tragic overdose of actor Matthew Perry. In a U.S. District Court hearing in California, Sangha, 42, admitted to several serious charges, including maintaining a drug-involved premise and distributing ketamine, with a specific count linked to the distribution resulting in death or serious injury. This plea could result in her facing up to 65 years behind bars, a stark consequence reflecting the gravity of the case.
Matthew Perry was discovered unresponsive in his swimming pool on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that his death was an accidental overdose of ketamine, a drug Perry had used in therapeutic settings for mental health issues. However, investigations suggest he sought out unsupervised doses and developed a dependency on the substance, highlighting a troubling aspect of his battle with addiction.
Sangha’s involvement with Perry has drawn significant scrutiny. Prosecutors revealed that she collaborated with Erik Fleming to supply him with ketamine. They reportedly sold around 51 vials of the drug, which were delivered to Perry by his live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. The allegations indicate that Iwamasa injected Perry multiple times on the day of his death, including three doses, underscoring a complicated interplay of personal struggles and criminal activities surrounding Perry’s fatal overdose.
Fleming, who was also implicated in the case, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine earlier this August. His confession joins a troubling narrative as law enforcement continues to peel back layers of a network allegedly responsible for providing drugs to the actor.
The fate of Sangha now rests with the court, as a sentencing date is set for December 10. The ramifications of this case extend beyond legal penalties; they also echo the broader issues of addiction, accountability, and the intersection of celebrity culture with substance abuse. Perry, a beloved figure known for his role in “Friends,” remains a poignant example of the devastating effects of addiction, further emphasizing the need for serious discussions surrounding mental health and drug use.
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