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Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years for Perry's Death

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The federal court sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death.
She pleaded guilty to five charges, including distributing ketamine resulting in death, and ran the operation from North Hollywood.
Matthew Perry died in October 2023 from ketamine's effects.
Perry's family issued emotional statements about the irreversible damage.
Other individuals involved in Perry's death have faced charges.

History

Historical Context

The Controlled Substances Act, enacted in 1970, established a federal framework for regulating drugs, including ketamine as a Schedule III substance. This legislation aimed to combat drug abuse and trafficking, leading to the formation of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 1973. The recent sentencing of Jasveen Sangha for distributing ketamine, linked to Matthew Perry's death, underscores ongoing challenges in drug law enforcement.

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Story summary

The federal court sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for distributing ketamine that caused Matthew Perry's death.
She pleaded guilty to five charges, including distributing ketamine resulting in death, and ran the operation from North Hollywood.
Matthew Perry died in October 2023 from ketamine's effects.
Perry's family issued emotional statements about the irreversible damage.
Other individuals involved in Perry's death have faced charges.

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