Matthew Perry’s stepmother says ‘Ketamine Queen’ should get maximum sentence
Matthew Perry’s Stepdaughter Urges Maximum Sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’
Debbie Perry, the stepmother of late actor Matthew Perry, has called for the harshest possible punishment against Jasveen Sangha, the woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” in connection with the star’s death. In a victim impact statement filed with a California court on Tuesday, she emphasized the lasting toll of Sangha’s actions. “The pain you’ve caused to hundreds maybe thousands is irreversible,” Perry wrote, adding, “There is no joy… No light in the window. They won’t be back.”
“You caused this… You who has talent for business enough to make money chose the one way that hurts people,” Perry continued. She urged the court to impose the maximum prison sentence on Sangha, stating, “Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won’t be able to hurt other families like ours.”
Sangha, a dual US-UK citizen, faces over six decades in prison when her sentencing occurs on Wednesday. She was previously convicted of five charges, including distributing ketamine that resulted in death or severe harm. Perry’s death in 2023 was attributed to an accident caused by the “acute effects of ketamine,” as confirmed by medical officials in Los Angeles.
During her time in federal custody since 2024, Sangha reportedly expressed remorse to Perry’s family. Speaking to the Sun from prison, she said, “There are no excuses for what I did. I am deeply sorry for the pain I caused, especially to Matthew’s family.” Despite her apology, her stepmother remains steadfast in her demand for the toughest penalty.
Legacy of Addiction and Ketamine Use
Perry, celebrated for his role as Chandler Bing in the 1990s sitcom, battled substance abuse for years. Ketamine was part of his therapeutic regimen for depression, administered under supervision. His death on October 28, 2023, followed a series of injections by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who received 51 vials from Sangha through an intermediary, Erik Fleming.
Other Convicted Parties
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, another key figure in the case, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for distributing ketamine at inflated prices. He purchased vials from Mark Chavez, who received eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release. Plasencia’s text message to the court revealed his frustration, stating, “I wonder how much this moron will pay.”
Sangha’s collaboration with Fleming led to the fatal doses. She instructed him to “delete all our messages” after the incident. Iwamasa and Fleming are set for sentencing later this month, marking the final stages of the legal proceedings surrounding Perry’s passing.
