Matthew Perry's Stepmother Demands Maximum Sentence for 'Ketamine Queen' Ahead of Landmark Sentencing
Jasveen Sangha faces decades in jail when she's sentenced on Wednesday over the Friends actor's death.
Matthew Perry's stepmother has called for the maximum possible prison sentence to be handed down to Jasveen Sangha, the woman dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen,' who faces decades behind bars in connection with the Friends star's death.
Sangha is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after being convicted on charges related to the supply of ketamine that contributed to Perry's fatal overdose in October 2023. The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom Friends, was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home at the age of 54.
Wendy Perry, Matthew's stepmother, has been vocal in her demands for justice, insisting that Sangha must face the full weight of the law. She argued that a lenient sentence would fail to reflect the gravity of the crime and send the wrong message about the consequences of illegally supplying dangerous substances.
Sangha was at the center of a sprawling drug supply network and was identified by prosecutors as a key figure in obtaining and distributing the ketamine that ultimately cost Perry his life. Investigators described her operation as sophisticated and profit-driven, with little regard for the safety of those she supplied.
The case has drawn intense public scrutiny given Perry's global fame and the broader conversation it has sparked around prescription drug misuse and the illegal ketamine trade. Several other individuals have already been sentenced in connection with the case, receiving varying terms of imprisonment.
Wednesday's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the lengthy legal proceedings surrounding Perry's death. Prosecutors are expected to argue forcefully for a substantial sentence, while defense attorneys are anticipated to present mitigating factors in an effort to reduce Sangha's prison term.
The outcome is being closely watched by Perry's family, fans, and addiction advocates alike, many of whom hope the case will serve as a deterrent and shine a lasting light on the dangers of unregulated drug networks operating in celebrity circles and beyond.