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"Ketamine Queen" Faces Sentencing in Actor Matthew Perry's Overdose Death
13 Nov
Summary
- Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to charges related to providing the drug that led to Perry's death
- Sentencing hearings set for 5 defendants, including doctors and Perry's personal assistant
- Perry struggled with addiction for years, dating back to his "Friends" fame
In a tragic turn of events, five individuals have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry. The sentencing hearings for these defendants are now scheduled over the next two months.
Jasveen Sangha, who has been dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," is set to be sentenced on December 10th. Sangha pleaded guilty in September to five federal charges, including providing the ketamine that ultimately led to Perry's overdose death. She faces up to 65 years in prison.
Alongside Sangha, other defendants include Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who is scheduled for sentencing on December 3rd, and Dr. Mark Chavez, set to be sentenced on December 17th. These medical professionals were primary targets of the investigation, having pleaded guilty in exchange for their cooperation.
The list of defendants also includes Erik Fleming, the alleged middleman, who is set to be sentenced on January 7th, and Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's personal assistant, whose sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 14th. Their potential maximum sentences range between 10 and 65 years in prison.
Perry, who rose to fame as Chandler Bing on the iconic sitcom "Friends," had struggled with addiction for many years, dating back to his time on the show. The medical examiner ruled that ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, was the primary cause of the actor's tragic demise.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the entertainment industry and fans alike await the final outcomes, hoping to find some closure in this heartbreaking case.
