'Ketamine Queen' set to be sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death

Key Points:

• Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles federal court for providing the ketamine that caused actor Matthew Perry's fatal overdose in October 2023; she faces up to 65 years in prison.
• Sangha pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including distribution of ketamine resulting in death, and prosecutors have recommended a 15-year sentence, citing her lack of remorse and ongoing drug trafficking despite previous overdose deaths linked to her sales.
• Prosecutors highlighted Sangha's operation of a high-volume drug business from her North Hollywood home since 2019 and her continued sales after knowing the fatal consequences, while her defense argued for time served due to her rehabilitation and strong support system.
• In addition to Sangha, four others, including dealer Erik Fleming, Perry's personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plasencia, have pleaded guilty in connection with Perry's death, with sentencing dates scheduled for April and December 2025.
• Victims' families, including Perry's stepmother, have urged for maximum sentencing to prevent further harm, while prosecutors criticized Sangha for allegedly discussing monetizing the case through book rights during jail communications, indicating a lack of remorse.