Drug trafficker known as 'Ketamine Queen' admits to supplying lethal amount of ketamine to Matthew Perry, agreeing to plea bargain
In a shocking turn of events, five individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic death of Matthew Perry, the beloved star of NBC's megahit series "Friends". The latest development sees Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen", admitting to supplying the lethal dose of ketamine that led to Perry's fatal overdose.
According to court documents, Perry had been using ketamine as a legal, but off-label, treatment for depression. However, when he needed more than his doctor was willing to provide, he turned to Sangha. This marked the beginning of a series of transactions that ended in tragedy.
Sangha, who ran a drug business from her Los Angeles apartment, promoted herself as a celebrity drug dealer. She supplied Perry with ketamine, including the doses that proved fatal, about two weeks before his death. It was during this period that she also communicated with Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who signed his own plea deal on June 16.
Perry's personal assistant was also involved in the case, though the specifics of their role are not yet clear. Another old acquaintance was also indicted, but details of their involvement remain unspecified.
The roles of the two doctors implicated in the case have not been detailed in the sources. However, it is known that they played some part in Perry's access to ketamine in the months leading up to his death.
All five defendants have agreed to plead guilty and avoid trial. Sangha could face up to 45 years in prison after officially changing her plea to guilty at an upcoming hearing. The other four defendants - the personal assistant, the old acquaintance, Dr. Plasencia, and another unnamed doctor - had agreed to plead guilty last year in exchange for their cooperation.
The medical examiner ruled that ketamine was the primary cause of death for Matthew Perry. In the days leading up to his death, Perry bought large amounts of ketamine from Sangha, including 25 vials for $6,000 in cash four days before his death.
In a chilling message, Fleming, one of the defendants, texted Iwamasa that she only deals "with high end and celebs. If it weren't great stuff, she'd lose her business." Fleming also messaged Iwamasa saying Sangha's ketamine was "unmarked but it's amazing," according to court documents.
Sangha was indicted in June 2023, arrested in August, and has been held in jail since. Her home in North Hollywood, California, was raided in March 2024 by Drug Enforcement Administration agents who found large amounts of methamphetamines and ketamine.
As the legal proceedings continue, the tragic story of Matthew Perry's life and untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the complex web of individuals involved in such tragedies.
[1] Source: Los Angeles Times [2] Source: Associated Press
- The tragic death of Matthew Perry, a renowned celebrity, has highlighted the dangerous world of entertainment-related drug dealings, as indicated by Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen", admitting to providing the lethal dose of ketamine that led to Perry's death.
- The general public, including fans of Perry and those interested in crime-and-justice, have closely followed the legal proceedings related to Sangha and other individuals involved in the case, shedding light on the intricate web ofcelebrities, drug dealers, and medical professionals associated with Perry's tragic demise.
