LOS ANGELES — In a case that pulled back the curtain on Hollywood’s “boutique” drug underground, Jasveen Sangha, known to her high-end clientele as the “Ketamine Queen,” has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
The sentencing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, serves as the final, somber chapter in the investigation into the death of Friends star Matthew Perry, who was found unresponsive in his hot tub in October 2023.
Inside the “Boutique” Drug Den
Federal prosecutors painted a chilling picture of Sangha’s North Hollywood lifestyle. Behind the designer clothes and “jet-set” social media persona was a massive distribution hub. When the DEA raided her home in 2024, they found:
- 79 vials of liquid ketamine
- Nearly 2,000 meth pills
- A “drug Emporium” including hallucinogenic mushrooms and cocaine.
”She wasn’t just a dealer; she was a specialized provider for the elite,” prosecutors argued. The court heard how Sangha sold Perry 25 vials of ketamine just days before his death, knowing full well the actor was struggling with severe addiction.
“Ravetothegrave”: A Lack of Remorse
One of the most damning pieces of evidence presented by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett was Sangha’s behavior after Perry’s death made international headlines. Instead of laying low, Sangha:
- Continued to sell ketamine to other clients.
- Posted a photo on Instagram wearing a “mushroom charm” bracelet with the hashtag #ravetothegrave.
- Inquired via text to her middleman if she should delete her messages after Perry’s death was announced.
Judge Garnett was unmoved by Sangha’s brief apology in court, stating that the defendant showed a “callous disregard for human life” in the pursuit of a luxury lifestyle.
A Family’s Quiet Dignity
The courtroom was heavy with the presence of Perry’s family, including his mother, Suzanne Morrison, and his stepfather, Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison.
While the family has largely remained private during the two-year investigation, Keith Morrison provided a heart-wrenching victim impact statement. He spoke not of the global icon “Chandler Bing,” but of a son whose absence has left a “permanent, jagged hole” in their lives.
”He wasn’t a celebrity to us,” Morrison told the court. “He was our son, and he was taken by people who saw him as nothing more than a payday.”
The Legal Fallout: Who’s Left?
Sangha is the most high-profile figure to be sentenced, but the “Ketamine Queen” wasn’t acting alone. The web of enablers included doctors and personal staff:
The Industry Impact
Hollywood is still reeling from the details of the case, which exposed how easily celebrities can bypass traditional medical channels. “The message is clear,” said one legal analyst outside the courthouse. “If you provide the dose that kills a star, the ‘celebrity’ of the victim won’t save you—it will only make the feds dig deeper.”
As Sangha was led away in handcuffs, she looked back at her legal team one last time, a far cry from the “Queen” who once flaunted her “Ketamine Emporium” to the stars. For the Perry family, and millions of fans, the 15-year sentence offers a sense of justice, even if it can’t bring back the man who made the world laugh.
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