The legal saga surrounding Friends star Matthew Perry’s tragic 2023 overdose has taken a major turn. Jasveen Sangha—known in media as the “Ketamine Queen”—has now pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges for providing the lethal ketamine that resulted in his death.
What This Guilty Plea Means
- On September 3, 2025, Sangha entered guilty pleas to five charges, including maintaining a drug-involved premises, distributing ketamine, and distribution resulting in death.Los Angeles Times+15People.com+15People.com+15The Times+3AP News+3ABC News+3ABC News
- She is the final defendant in the case to plead guilty, shadowing earlier admissions by Perry’s assistant, two doctors, and an intermediary.LAist+7People.com+7Reuters+7
- Sangha faces up to 65 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for December 10, 2025.FOX 32 Chicago+15The Times+15New York Post+15
The Case Details
- Sangha supplied vials of ketamine to Erik Fleming, who passed them on to Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. Iwamasa then administered at least three doses of the drug on the day of Perry’s death.Reuters+15People.com+15Los Angeles Times+15
- She also admitted to a prior drug sale linked to another overdose in 2019.The Times+2People.com+2
Why It Matters
Matthew Perry’s death was ruled a result of ketamine overdose, drowning, and other health complications. The verdict has symbolic weight—not only for legal closure but also as a sobering reminder of the dangers of illicit drug trafficking, even among celebrity circles.Los Angeles Times+15Reuters+15People.com+15
Final Thoughts
Jasveen Sangha’s guilty plea marks a somber closing chapter in a case that reverberated across Hollywood. As sentencing looms, this tragic case underscores exploitation and trauma tied to addiction—a devastating cautionary tale for many.
