Challenges Faced by Jasveen Sangha: Obstacles and Turning Points

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Jasveen Sangha's life and career.

Jasveen Sangha is a British-American drug dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen." She became widely known after being indicted and pleading guilty in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha was accused of running a drug distribution operation from her residence in North Hollywood for an extended period.

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August 2019: Ketamine sale leads to death

In August 2019, Jasveen Sangha sold ketamine to Cody McLaury, who died from an overdose shortly after. Despite being aware of the death, Sangha continued her trafficking operations.

2019: Involvement with Stiletto Nail Bar

From 2019, Jasveen Sangha was involved with a business known as the Stiletto Nail Bar in Studio City, Los Angeles, though prosecutors noted she did not appear to hold legitimate employment from 2019 onward.

2019: Used apartment to produce and sell illicit drugs

Starting no later than 2019, Jasveen Sangha used her apartment in North Hollywood to produce, stockpile, and sell illicit drugs over a five-year period, acknowledging it functioned as a distribution hub. She was known as the Ketamine Queen.

October 2023: Collaboration with Erik Fleming to provide ketamine

In October 2023, Jasveen Sangha collaborated with Erik Fleming to provide ketamine to actor Matthew Perry. She supplied a sample and then sold approximately 50 vials to Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, through Fleming. She also included ketamine-infused lollipops as a bonus.

March 2024: Arrest on drug charges

In March 2024, Jasveen Sangha was arrested on drug charges and subsequently released on a $100,000 bond.

March 2024: Law enforcement search of home

In March 2024, law enforcement agents searched Jasveen Sangha's home and recovered cocaine, counterfeit Xanax, methamphetamine pills, and nearly 80 vials of liquid ketamine.

August 2024: Indictment for role in Perry's death

In August 2024, Jasveen Sangha was indicted, along with four co-defendants, for her specific role in Matthew Perry's death, and her bail was revoked.

September 2025: Guilty plea for federal charges

On 3 September 2025, Jasveen Sangha entered a guilty plea for five federal charges: one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, one count of distribution resulting in death, and three counts of ketamine distribution.

December 2025: Original sentencing date

Jasveen Sangha's sentencing was initially set for 10 December 2025.

February 2026: Rescheduled sentencing date

Jasveen Sangha's sentencing was rescheduled to take place on 25 February 2026.

April 2026: Second rescheduled sentencing date

Jasveen Sangha's sentencing was rescheduled again to take place on 8 April 2026. Sangha will be the final defendant sentenced in Matthew Perry death case.