Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years for role in Matthew Perry ketamine overdose death
A federal judge in Los Angeles has sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for selling ketamine that led to the death of Matthew Perry in 2023. The decision came after a long investigation into the actor’s overdose, which shocked fans around the world.
Sangha had pleaded guilty and admitted she played a direct role in what happened. The judge said her involvement and her larger drug business made her more responsible than the others in the case. The sentence is expected to be longer than what the other four people involved will face combined.
Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead at his home in October 2023. Officials later confirmed ketamine was the main cause, with drowning also playing a part. In the days before his death, he had bought drugs from Sangha in a deal that included the dose that killed him.
In court, Perry’s stepfather Keith Morrison spoke about the loss and said, “There was a spark to that man I have never seen anywhere else.” His family described the pain they still feel every day.
Sangha also spoke before the sentencing and admitted her actions caused serious harm. “These were not mistakes. They were horrible decisions,” she said. She told the court she carries guilt for what happened.
Prosecutors described her as someone running a high-end drug network, while her lawyers argued that Perry’s addiction played a bigger role. They also said she had no past criminal record and had behaved well in jail.
The case involved several others too. A doctor who illegally supplied drugs was given about two and a half years in prison, while another received home detention. Perry’s assistant and a friend, who helped get the drugs, are still waiting for their sentences.
The judge said she tried to balance all the punishments but believed Sangha’s long history of dealing and her actions made her the most responsible. The ruling closes one of the biggest cases linked to Perry’s death, though the impact of it still remains with his family.