Jasveen Sangha Apologizes Ahead of Sentencing in Matthew Perry Case
Jasveen Sangha, often referred to as the “Queen of Ketamine,” expressed a heartfelt apology just hours before her sentencing on Wednesday for her role in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.
From her Los Angeles jail cell, the 42-year-old admitted, “There’s no excuse for what I did.” She went on to say that she feels especially remorseful for the pain inflicted on Perry’s family, acknowledging that their loss is “unimaginable and permanent.”
Sangha is one of five individuals who have pleaded guilty related to Perry’s overdose in 2023, although she is unique in her plea deal as it recognizes her responsibility for the actor’s death.
While she faces a potential sentence of up to 65 years, the prosecution is advocating for a 15-year prison term under the plea agreement.
Perry’s family plans to address the court before the sentencing occurs.
Taking full accountability for her actions, Sangha stated, “I understand that my actions were reckless, dangerous, and wrong.” She mentioned attempts to better her life by assisting fellow inmates in their struggles with addiction through yoga and meditation.
Her legal team has previously claimed that she was a model inmate who even led Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
Despite her efforts, prosecutors paint a different picture. They argued that she operated extensive drug networks for high-paying clients and continued her operations without regard for the consequences, emphasizing her “callous insensitivity” toward the impact of her actions on others.
Sangha is the third of five individuals poised to be sentenced for their connection to Perry’s tragic overdose. Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on NBC’s popular sitcom, sought ketamine as an off-label treatment for his depression, desiring more than what his doctor prescribed.
Tragically, he was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles residence, with the coroner determining that ketamine was primarily responsible for his death. Notably, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who admitted to illegally selling Perry ketamine, has already received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Prosecutors maintain that Sangha sold 25 vials of the drug containing a deadly dose for $6,000 just four days before Perry’s passing.
Her charges include using her home for narcotics distribution, three counts of ketamine distribution, and one count of distributing ketamine that resulted in death.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Sangha immigrated to the United States at the age of three and later settled in Southern California around ten years old.
