Key Points on the Recent Plea Deal in Matthew Perry’s Case
A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry. Federal prosecutors announced that Jasveen Sangha will admit guilt to multiple drug-related charges.
Sangha, who operated a stash house in North Hollywood, is facing several serious charges, including maintaining a location for drug distribution and distributing ketamine, a powerful anesthetic. Some of these charges stem from the overdose that caused Perry’s death in October 2023. She is the last of five defendants to accept a plea deal in this case.
The 42-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and the U.K. has been in custody since August 2024. She is expected to formally enter her plea in the coming weeks, avoiding a trial and potentially facing decades in prison.
Prosecutors say Sangha supplied drugs to Erik Fleming, who was acquainted with Perry. Fleming then provided these drugs to Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who reportedly administered multiple doses of ketamine to Perry before his untimely death.
On October 28, 2023, Perry was found deceased in his jacuzzi. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death involved acute effects of ketamine alongside other health issues, including drowning and coronary artery disease.
Following the news of Perry’s death, Sangha allegedly attempted to distance herself from the situation, instructing Fleming to delete their messages and covering their tracks.
In addition to her charges in Perry’s case, Sangha has admitted to selling drugs in the past, including to another victim who died from an overdose shortly after the transaction.
The other defendants in Perry’s case, including Iwamasa, Fleming, and two doctors, are also facing sentencing soon. This case highlights the serious impact of drug distribution and its tragic consequences.
