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A federal judge sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death, making her the third of five co-defendants to be sentenced in the case.
Jasveen Sangha, the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in a Los Angeles federal prison for supplying ketamine—including the dose linked to Matthew Perry’s death—after pleading guilty to five counts; prosecutors said she was among the most culpable in a network that included doctors and Perry’s aide, who delivered and administered the drug; she supplied 51 vials to the aide, who gave Perry injections the day he died. She’ll also face three years of supervised release, drug testing, and restrictions on encrypted messaging.
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple ketamine distribution charges tied to Matthew Perry's 2023 death, with prosecutors describing a high-volume operation catering to Hollywood clients; other co-defendants in the case have also faced sentences or pending hearings.
Jasveen Sangha, the North Hollywood dealer nicknamed the 'Ketamine Queen,' was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises and several counts of ketamine distribution, including a sale that contributed to actor Matthew Perry’s October 2023 overdose death. Prosecutors describe a high-volume trafficking operation run from her home, with Sangha coordinating with Erik Fleming and distributing ketamine that killed at least two people (including Perry) and harmed others; a 2019 overdose linked to a separate victim and a 2024 police search uncovering thousands of meth pills and numerous ketamine vials are also noted. Several co-defendants have faced or will face sentencing as part of the same case.
Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five felony drug counts tied to actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 death from ketamine. Prosecutors say she supplied 51 ketamine vials to a go-between who delivered the drug to Perry through his personal assistant, and she continued selling ketamine after Perry’s death, earning a harsher sentence than two doctors involved in the case.
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five charges for running a large ketamine trafficking operation from North Hollywood that supplied Matthew Perry; Perry’s 2023 death was attributed to ketamine injections given to him by his personal assistant, with Sangha’s associate also pleading guilty to narcotics charges. Two other men who sold ketamine to Perry—Salvador Plasencia (2.5 years) and Mark Chavez (probation)—had been sentenced previously. Sangha marketed to high-profile Hollywood clients during the operation.
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen", was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death; she pleaded guilty to multiple charges and acknowledged that her actions caused Perry's death, while doctors involved in the case received lighter sentences; Perry died in October 2023 from a ketamine overdose after Sangha sold him 25 vials for $6,000 four days before his death.
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine queen,' was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for running a high-volume ketamine distribution operation that supplied actor Matthew Perry and others, including the batch linked to Perry’s death. She pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises and several counts of ketamine distribution, with prosecutors saying she acted out of greed and caused multiple deaths.
Antidepressants have helped some people for decades, but research shows they often provide only modest relief overall, with no reliable way to predict who will benefit. The history traces from iproniazid and imipramine to SSRIs and beyond, while meta-analyses indicate small improvements over placebo and low remission rates for many drugs. Ketamine offers rapid relief for some with treatment-resistant depression, challenging the idea that depression is a simple chemical imbalance. Precision psychiatry aims to tailor treatments via blood tests and genetic or neural markers, but this approach is still years away from routine practice. The field continues to wrestle with what depression actually is and how to best help the millions affected.
Izabel Rose, a Londoner addicted to ketamine, travelled to Japan hoping a month abroad would help her quit, but she attempted to have more ketamine shipped to Osaka. Customs intercepted the package, she was arrested and spent five months in the Osaka Detention Centre, including a month of total communication ban and a strict regime in solitary-like conditions. The experience became a turning point in her recovery, which she documents on TikTok to break stigma and support others, while acknowledging addiction can affect anyone. The UK ACMD has advised ketamine remain a Class B drug, arguing that reclassification alone won’t reduce harm.
The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is under federal investigation by the FBI and DEA, examining the circumstances of his May death at the Beverly Hills Hotel and the involvement of a California addiction specialist who treated him with opioids and ketamine; the death certificate cites cardiac arrest due to pneumonia with no autopsy, and the probe is in its early stages while the Colts say they have not been contacted by authorities.
The Colts confirmed the FBI is investigating Jim Irsay’s death, with the probe centering on his recovery physician, Dr. Harry Haroutunian, who allegedly supplied prescription pills and ketamine. A federal grand jury subpoena seeks information on Irsay’s death, his substance use, and his ties to Haroutunian, and several insiders have been interviewed; the Colts say they have not been contacted or subpoenaed. Irsay, who died at 65 in May 2025 at a Beverly Hills hotel, battled addiction and received treatment from Haroutunian, while the death certificate cites cardiac arrest from pneumonia and heart issues. Irsay had owned the Colts since 1997.
The Indianapolis Colts said they are aware of an FBI investigation into the death of longtime owner Jim Irsay, but they have not been contacted by authorities. The Washington Post report cited a federal grand jury subpoena and says investigators are examining Irsay’s prescription and illicit drug use and his relationship with recovery doctor Harry Haroutunian. Irsay died in May 2025 at 65 from cardiac arrest linked to pneumonia and heart problems, with no autopsy performed; the FBI declined to comment.
A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, acknowledging his role in the drug scheme that contributed to Perry's overdose, which was primarily caused by ketamine used off-label for depression.
The second doctor convicted in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death is set for sentencing, with Mark Chavez facing up to 10 years for conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which he sold fraudulently obtained vials to another doctor who administered the drug to Perry. Several other individuals involved in the illegal ketamine distribution linked to Perry's death have also pleaded guilty and received sentences, highlighting a broader criminal network.