Matthew Perry’s stepmother says ‘Ketamine Queen’ should get maximum sentence
Matthew Perry’s Stepdaughter Pleads for Maximum Sentence Against ‘Ketamine Queen’
Debbie Perry, the stepmother of late Friends star Matthew Perry, has urged a California judge to impose the harshest possible prison term on Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen’ for her role in the actor’s death. In a victim impact statement delivered to the court on Tuesday, she emphasized the lasting harm caused by the drug dealer’s actions. “The pain you’ve caused to hundreds, maybe thousands, is irreversible,” she wrote. “There is no joy… No light in the window. They won’t be back.”
Conviction and Potential Sentence
Sangha, a U.S.-UK dual citizen currently held in federal detention, faces a sentence exceeding six decades in prison. She has pleaded guilty to five charges, including one for distributing ketamine that led to death or severe injury. Perry’s demise occurred in 2023 when he was discovered unconscious in his Los Angeles jacuzzi. Medical authorities later confirmed his death was an accident due to the “acute effects of ketamine.”
Perry, renowned for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the 1990s sitcom, had battled substance abuse for years. He used ketamine as part of controlled therapy for depression. Sangha’s involvement came through an intermediary, Erik Fleming, who facilitated the sale of 51 vials to Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. Iwamasa administered multiple injections, including three on October 28, 2023, which were directly linked to Perry’s fatal overdose.
“There are no excuses for what I did. I am deeply sorry for the pain I caused, especially to Matthew’s family,” Sangha told the Sun while incarcerated.
Other Convicted Individuals
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who supplied ketamine to Perry at inflated prices, was sentenced to 30 months in prison last year. Another physician, Mark Chavez, received eight months of home detention followed by three years of supervised release. Plasencia’s text message, “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” was cited during the trial, highlighting his dismissive attitude toward Perry’s condition. Sangha also directed Fleming to erase all communications related to the transactions.
Iwamasa and Fleming are set for sentencing in the coming weeks. Their roles in the chain of events leading to Perry’s death have drawn scrutiny, with Sangha’s actions being central to the case. Perry’s stepmother’s plea underscores the emotional toll of the tragedy, calling for justice to prevent further harm to families affected by similar circumstances.
