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Keith Morrison, Matthew Perry's stepdad, told Jasveen Sangha in court that he doesn't hate her or harbor anger as she was sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking linked to Perry's death; Sangha, known as the Ketamine Queen, pleaded guilty to five federal charges. Perry died in 2023 from acute ketamine effects; Morrison expressed grief for Perry and the victims’ families while praising the judge's sentence.
A man stole a handbag outside a Soho pub containing a Fabergé egg and watch worth about $2.8 million; the items were not recovered, and the thief used stolen bank cards for purchases before exchanging the loot for drugs. He pleaded guilty to theft and fraud and was sentenced to 27 months in prison, to be released on license after serving half.
Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran was sentenced to at least three years in prison for the 2023 killing of Bronx Uber delivery man Eric Duprey, after he allegedly threw a cooler at him during an undercover operation. Duran became the first NYPD officer in a decade to be found guilty of killing a civilian on duty, with a second-degree manslaughter conviction earlier this year and firing from the force. Prosecutors sought, and supporters urged, a prison term, while Duprey’s family emphasized that no sentence could truly remedy the loss.
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.
In a Suffolk County courtroom, Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, pleaded guilty to seven murders tied to the Gilgo Beach killings and admitted to killing Karen Vergata (not charged for her death). He faces a life prison term with sentencing set for June 17.
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.
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders and disclosed an eighth, detailing how he lured victims, used burner phones, and disposed of remains along Gilgo Beach and nearby areas. He faces life without parole on first-degree counts and four additional terms of 25 years to life at sentencing on June 17; the case’s breakthrough came from DNA, vehicle and phone records, and a discarded pizza crust linking him to the victims.
Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for masterminding a coercive scheme that forced adherents to perform sexual acts with investors and clients; she must forfeit $12 million, and seven victims will receive restitution. A second executive, Cherwitz, received six and a half years. Prosecutors described the scheme as using economic, psychological, and emotional abuse to control members, while Daedone’s defense urged leniency and appeals.”,
A man pardoned by President Trump for Jan. 6 actions, Daniel Tocci, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing more than 100,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse. Prosecutors highlighted disturbing material on his laptop, while his attorney argued the case originated from the pardoned Jan. 6 conduct. The DOJ has shown varying approaches to using Jan. 6 evidence in separate prosecutions, with this case reflecting the broader legal controversy surrounding post-pardon investigations.