Jasveen Sangha, the so-called “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty for supplying the fatal dose that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, closing the federal case against all five accused and leaving fans heartbroken at the tragic end to his long battle with addiction.
In a stunning development nearly two years after the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry, federal prosecutors announced that Jasveen Sangha — infamously nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen” — has agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges directly linked to the beloved actor’s passing.
The plea deal marks the final step in a wide-ranging investigation that brought five different defendants into the spotlight, all accused of playing a role in supplying the dangerous drugs that ended Perry’s life.
The Department of Justice confirmed on Monday that Sangha, 38, will formally enter her guilty plea later this month in Los Angeles federal court.
According to charging documents, she admitted to distributing ketamine illegally, including the fatal dose that Perry is believed to have ingested just hours before he was found unresponsive in his Pacific Palisades home on October 28, 2023.
“Ms. Sangha’s actions were not only unlawful but reckless and devastating,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said in a press statement.
“By pushing dangerous substances into the community and ultimately into the hands of Mr. Perry, she contributed to an avoidable tragedy that has left a permanent mark on his loved ones, fans, and the entertainment world.”
Perry, who was 54 at the time of his death, had long been open about his struggles with addiction, documenting his decades-long battle with alcohol and prescription medications in his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
Though he had reportedly been pursuing wellness treatments in the months before his passing — including legal ketamine infusion therapy, which some medical professionals prescribe for depression — investigators determined that the dose he took on the night of his death was illegally obtained outside any medical setting.
Federal prosecutors allege that Sangha was part of a shadowy pipeline of suppliers who cultivated an exclusive clientele of wealthy Los Angeles residents. “She marketed herself as the go-to for elite clients who wanted a shortcut to feel good,” one investigator told reporters.
“Her reputation as the ‘Ketamine Queen’ wasn’t just a nickname, it was her business model.”
Sangha now becomes the fifth and final defendant to fold under the weight of the government’s case.
Earlier this year, Dr. Kenneth Barnes, a physician accused of prescribing ketamine and opioids without proper oversight, pleaded guilty to fraud and distribution charges.
Three other defendants — including a Beverly Hills concierge doctor and a self-described “wellness consultant” — also struck plea deals, admitting to roles in either prescribing, selling, or delivering drugs to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death.
The cascade of guilty pleas underscores the federal government’s determination to crack down on what Estrada described as “a dangerous underground network that exploits addiction for profit.”
Legal experts say the collective outcome represents a significant victory for prosecutors, who often struggle to secure convictions in celebrity overdose cases due to the complex web of suppliers and the difficulty of proving direct causation.
Fans of Perry — who was best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC sitcom Friends — continue to mourn his loss.
Many have followed the criminal proceedings closely, hoping for accountability in a case that touched millions worldwide.
“It doesn’t bring Matthew back, but at least it shows that the system won’t just shrug when someone dies from this kind of negligence,” said Amanda Lewis, a fan who attended several hearings in downtown Los Angeles.
Perry’s family has remained relatively quiet during the proceedings but previously released a statement thanking fans for their support and urging attention to addiction awareness.
“Matthew’s legacy must not be defined by how he died but by the joy he brought to millions and his determination to help others struggling with addiction,” the family said shortly after his death.
Sangha’s sentencing is expected early next year. Under the terms of her plea agreement, she faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years, though sources familiar with the case suggest she may receive a reduced sentence in exchange for her cooperation against the wider drug network.
As the legal process winds toward conclusion, the case stands as both a cautionary tale and a tragic reminder of the ongoing drug crisis in Hollywood.
Perry, whose wit and comedic timing made him a household name, once said in an interview that he hoped to be remembered less for his television fame and more for his efforts to help others overcome addiction.
“When I die,” he told reporters in 2022, “I’d like to be remembered as someone who lived well, loved well, and helped people.”
Now, with the “Ketamine Queen” poised to accept responsibility in court, the last chapter in the investigation closes — but the broader questions about celebrity culture, addiction, and accountability remain wide open.
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