Hollywood’s Ketamine Queen Set to Plead Guilty in Connection with Matthew Perry’s Death

Los Angeles, California – Jasveen Sangha, widely known in North Hollywood as the “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty to multiple federal drug charges connected to the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. This development marks a major step in the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case.

Federal Charges and Plea Agreement

Sangha, 42, has agreed to plead guilty to five federal criminal charges. These include one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distributing ketamine, and one count of distributing ketamine that resulted in death or serious bodily injury.

Sangha has been in federal custody since August 2024 and is expected to formally enter her guilty plea in the coming weeks.

Involvement in Matthew Perry’s Death

According to prosecutors, Sangha worked with Erik Fleming, 55, of Hawthorne, to provide Matthew Perry with ketamine. Leading up to Perry’s death, Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, repeatedly injected him with ketamine supplied by Sangha through Fleming.

On October 28, 2023, Perry, aged 54, was found unresponsive in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home. The toxicology report from the Los Angeles County medical examiner identified the “acute effects of ketamine” as the primary cause of death, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used for opioid use disorder.

Prosecutors revealed that after Perry’s death, Sangha and Fleming discussed ways to distance themselves from the incident and deleted communications between each other.

Past Drug Activity and Additional Admissions

In her plea agreement, Sangha also admitted to selling ketamine to Cody McLaury in August 2019, who died hours later from a drug overdose. She further admitted to possessing drugs with intent to distribute and operating a drug distribution operation from her North Hollywood residence since at least June 2019.

A 2023 law enforcement search of her home uncovered methamphetamine, ketamine, Ecstasy, counterfeit Xanax pills, cocaine, other drug trafficking items, and $5,723 in cash.

Potential Sentencing

Upon entering her guilty plea, Sangha faces severe federal penalties. The statutory maximum sentence includes 20 years in prison for the drug-involved premises charge, up to 10 years for each count of ketamine distribution, and up to 15 years for distributing ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

Other Defendants in the Case

Five individuals have faced criminal charges in connection with Perry’s death. Other defendants include:

• Mark Chavez, a San Diego physician, who pleaded guilty in October 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

• Salvador Plasencia, 43, of Santa Monica, who pleaded guilty on July 23, 2025, to four counts of ketamine distribution.

• Erik Fleming, who pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution resulting in death.

• Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s assistant, who pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.

This case has drawn widespread attention due to its connection to a beloved Hollywood actor and the legal complexities surrounding drug distribution and responsibility in high-profile deaths. The upcoming guilty plea by Sangha is expected to bring the case closer to resolution.