LOS ANGELES (Diya TV) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” to 15 years in prison for her role in the 2023 death of Matthew Perry. The sentence matches what prosecutors requested in a closely watched case tied to the beloved “Friends” star. Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to supplying the ketamine that led to Perry’s fatal overdose. The ruling marks a major development in the broader investigation into the actor’s death.

U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett delivered the sentence in a Los Angeles courtroom. She said Sangha’s extensive drug operation and her direct role in Perry’s death justified the punishment. The judge noted that Sangha ran a high-end drug business. Prosecutors described her as a key supplier to wealthy clients. Garnett said Sangha’s actions showed a pattern of illegal behavior over several years.

“You’re going to have to show some epic resilience,” Garnett told Sangha during sentencing.

Sangha’s lawyers argued for leniency. They cited her lack of prior arrests and good behavior in jail. They also said she was unlikely to reoffend. The judge disagreed and imposed the full 15-year term.

Sangha addressed the court before sentencing. She expressed remorse for her actions and acknowledged the harm caused.

“These were not mistakes. They were horrible decisions,” she said. She added that she carries her shame “like a jacket.”

Family members of Perry also spoke during the hearing. Keith Morrison, Perry’s stepfather, described the family’s ongoing grief.

“There was a spark to that man I have never seen anywhere else,” Morrison said. “He should have had another act.”

Perry’s stepmother said Sangha’s actions caused widespread pain. She told the court the loss affected “hundreds, maybe thousands” of people.

Sangha’s attorney, Mark Geragos, argued that addiction played the central role in Perry’s death. He said his client should not bear full responsibility.

“There was nobody who was going to stop Mr. Perry from doing what he was going to do,” Geragos told the court. He also criticized the nickname “Ketamine Queen.” He said it unfairly influenced public perception and media coverage of the case.

Authorities found Perry dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home in October 2023. The medical examiner ruled ketamine as the primary cause of death. Drowning served as a secondary factor. Coronary artery disease and other substances also contributed. Perry had used ketamine legally under medical supervision for depression. However, he later sought higher doses outside his prescribed treatment.

Investigators said this led him to multiple sources. Among them was Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who admitted to illegally supplying ketamine. He received a sentence of 2½ years in prison. Days before his death, Perry bought ketamine from Sangha for $6,000. Prosecutors said that batch included the fatal dose.

The case involved five defendants. Prosecutors said Sangha played the most significant role. The judge agreed and imposed the longest sentence among them. Another doctor received eight months of home detention. Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, admitted he helped obtain and administer the drug. He awaits sentencing along with another associate. The judge said she aimed to balance fairness across all defendants. Still, she emphasized Sangha’s leadership in the drug operation.

During sentencing, prosecutors highlighted a prior incident. In 2019, one of Sangha’s clients died after using the ketamine she supplied. The victim’s sister told Sangha about the death. She testified in court that Sangha continued dealing drugs despite the warning.

“Had you stopped selling ketamine when I texted you, we wouldn’t be here today,” she said.

Garnett cited this as evidence that Sangha knowingly continued dangerous conduct.

Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, remained a beloved figure worldwide. His death at age 54 shocked fans and reignited conversations about addiction and accountability. The sentencing closes a key chapter in the legal process. However, two co-defendants still await their fate.

“There’s no joy in this process,” Garnett told the courtroom. “Maybe at the end of the day you will feel a sense of justice.”