Drug supplier admits guilt in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal pool overdose
In a shocking turn of events, Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," has pleaded guilty to her role in the tragic overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023.
Sangha, a 42-year-old woman with dual US and UK citizenship, was charged with five federal counts, including distribution of ketamine that resulted in death and maintaining a drug-involved premises. The charges stem from the distribution of the lethal dose of ketamine that led to Perry's demise.
The circumstances surrounding Perry's death are still under investigation, but it is alleged that he also obtained ketamine from the black market. Reports indicate that Perry, who was 54 at the time of his passing, was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023.
Sangha sold the fatal dose to an intermediary, not directly to Perry, and was also linked to the 2019 overdose death of another man, Cody McLaury, after supplying him with ketamine.
Sangha was the final defendant among five charged in relation to Perry’s death to accept a plea deal, thus avoiding a September trial. Court documents reveal coded references to Perry, called "Chandler," and complex arrangements to cover up drug distribution.
The case also implicates other individuals, including two doctors, an assistant, and a friend of Perry, who have all pleaded guilty to providing Perry with ketamine. These arrests were made in connection with the case.
Ketamine, while a reliable anesthetic for decades, can also be used illegally as a club drug by some partygoers. It can also be used to treat certain patients with treatment-resistant depression under specific conditions. However, the illegal use of the drug can lead to devastating consequences, as seen in Perry's case.
Sangha remains in federal custody and faces up to 45 years in prison. Her sentencing is expected to occur later in 2025. The sentences for all the accused individuals in the case will be handed down in the coming months.
In summary, Jasveen Sangha, the "Ketamine Queen," is a key figure who sold the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose and has taken legal responsibility through a federal plea agreement. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of illegal drug use and the consequences that can arise from it.
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- Despite the promising potential of ketamine in health-and-wellness, especially for mental health treatment, the illegal distribution and use of the drug, such as in the case of Matthew Perry's tragic death, underscores its dangerous consequences that can negatively impact mental health and overall wellness.
- The guilty plea of Jasveen Sangha, commonly known as the "Ketamine Queen," highlights the role of scientific discoveries like ketamine in therapies-and-treatments, but also underscores the need for responsible practices to prevent tragic outcomes like Perry's overdose death.
