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VIRAL EXCLUSIVE
Aug. 23, 2024
Who is Ketamine Queen?
Jasveen Sangha, 41, was charged last week in an 18-count superseding indictment in relation to distributing ketamine to the Friends star in the weeks before he died aged 54 in October 2023.
US - In a shocking turn of events, Jasveen
Sangha, a 41-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and Great Britain, has been
arrested and charged in connection with the death of beloved actor Matthew
Perry. Known as the “Ketamine Queen” of North Hollywood, Sangha faces nine
counts related to Perry’s death, including conspiracy to distribute ketamine,
maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possession with intent to distribute
methamphetamine and ketamine.
Sangha’s
arrest is part of a broader investigation that has implicated five individuals,
including two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant. The U.S. Attorney’s
Office for the Central District of California announced the charges,
highlighting the severity of the case. Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one
of the doctors involved, were arrested on Thursday and accused of distributing
ketamine to Perry during the final weeks of his life.
Matthew
Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV show Friends,
was found face down in his hot tub on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County
medical examiner’s office later determined that Perry died as a result of
"the acute effects of ketamine". This revelation has sent shockwaves
through Hollywood and among Perry’s fans worldwide.
The
“Ketamine Queen”
Prosecutors
have dubbed Sangha the “Ketamine Queen” due to her alleged extensive
distribution of ketamine and other illegal drugs from her North Hollywood
residence since at least 2019. Her home was described as a “drug-selling
emporium,” with authorities finding more than 80 vials of ketamine, along with
methamphetamine, cocaine, and Xanax during a search.
Sangha’s
involvement in drug distribution has a dark history. In August 2019, she
allegedly sold ketamine to a man named Cody McLaury, who died of an overdose
just hours later. This incident, along with Perry’s death, underscores the
dangerous nature of her operations. Prosecutors have emphasised that Sangha was
aware of the risks associated with ketamine, as evidenced by her Google search:
"Can ketamine be listed as a cause of death?".
Legal
Proceedings
Sangha was
arraigned in downtown Los Angeles and pleaded not guilty to all charges. If
convicted, she could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. The judge
denied her request for bail, and she will remain in custody until her next
hearing, scheduled for October 15.
The arrest
and charges against Sangha and her co-defendants highlight the ongoing issue of
drug distribution and its fatal consequences. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada
stated, "These defendants cared more about profiting off of Mr. Perry than
caring for his well-being. Drug dealers selling dangerous substances are
gambling with other people’s lives over greed".
Matthew
Perry’s untimely death has left a void in the entertainment industry and among
his fans. The charges against Jasveen Sangha and her co-defendants serve as a
stark reminder of the dangers of illegal drug distribution. As the legal
proceedings unfold, the world will be watching closely, hoping for justice for
Perry and a broader crackdown on dangerous drug operations.
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