The judge stressed the broader implications of such drug networks and the need for accountability.
Matthew Perry Death Case: A key figure in the investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, after a US court found her responsible for supplying the ketamine linked to the actor’s fatal overdose.
Jasveen Sangha, a British-American citizen of Indian origin, was identified by prosecutors as a central player in a high-end narcotics network operating out of Los Angeles. The 42-year-old had built a reputation for providing drugs to wealthy clients, including individuals connected to the entertainment industry.
Authorities said Sangha coordinated the distribution of ketamine through a chain of intermediaries, ultimately reaching Perry in the weeks leading up to his death in 2023. Investigators detailed how multiple quantities of the substance were supplied during that period.
The case also revealed that Sangha attempted to distance herself from the situation after the actor’s death became public, with prosecutors citing efforts to remove communication evidence as a sign of consciousness of guilt.
Officials further linked her activities to a separate overdose fatality from 2019, underscoring the scale and risks associated with her operations. They described her business as an ongoing enterprise dealing in multiple controlled substances, including methamphetamine.
During the trial, the defence emphasised her educational background and lack of prior criminal record, while also highlighting her participation in rehabilitation efforts since her arrest. They argued that she had shown genuine remorse and sought a reduced sentence.
Despite these submissions, the court concluded that the seriousness of the charges and their consequences warranted a significant prison term. The judge stressed the broader implications of such drug networks and the need for accountability.
The sentencing brings a major development in a case that has drawn global attention, while also reigniting discussions around substance abuse and illegal drug distribution within elite circles.