Matthew Perry’s stepmother says ‘Ketamine Queen’ should get maximum sentence

Matthew Perry’s Stepdaughter Urges Maximum Sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’

Jasveen Sangha, the woman dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen,’ faces potential life imprisonment after her role in the death of Matthew Perry was confirmed by a California court. Debbie Perry, the actor’s stepmother, expressed her anguish in a victim impact statement, stating that the harm caused by Sangha is “irreversible.” She emphasized the lasting impact of the tragedy, describing the loss as a permanent void in the lives of those affected.

“The anguish you’ve inflicted on hundreds, perhaps even thousands, is irreversible,” she stated. “There is no joy… No light in the window. They won’t be back.”

Sangha, a dual US-UK citizen, has been in federal custody since 2024. She was convicted of distributing ketamine that led to Perry’s death, with a maximum sentence of over six decades in prison set for Wednesday. Perry, who gained fame as the sarcastic Chandler Bing in the 1990s sitcom, had been using ketamine as part of his depression treatment for years. His stepmother’s statement concluded with a plea for the “heartless woman” to receive the harshest penalty possible to prevent further harm.

Sangha reportedly apologized to Perry’s family while incarcerated, acknowledging her responsibility. “There are no excuses for what I did. I am deeply sorry for the anguish I caused, especially to Matthew’s family,” she told the Sun. Meanwhile, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who had previously admitted to selling ketamine at inflated prices, received a 30-month prison sentence last year. Another doctor, Mark Chavez, was given eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release. Plasencia sourced ketamine from Chavez, later selling it to Perry for $2,000 per vial. In a text message, he remarked, “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” as revealed in court proceedings.

Chain of Events Leading to Perry’s Death

Sangha collaborated with intermediary Erik Fleming to supply 51 ketamine vials to Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. The assistant repeatedly administered the drug to Perry, including a critical injection on 28 October 2023, which contributed to his fatal overdose. Following the incident, Sangha instructed Fleming to erase all communications linked to the transaction. Iwamasa and Fleming are set for sentencing later this month, marking the final stage of the legal process for those involved in the actor’s demise.