Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose in October 2023. Sangha, 42, admitted to distributing ketamine and maintaining a drug-involved premises. She faced a potential 65-year sentence but received 15 years after pleading guilty. During her sentencing, Perry’s family delivered emotional statements, highlighting the pain caused by her actions. Prosecutors described Sangha as running a high-volume drug trafficking operation and noted her lack of remorse, citing her discussions about profiting from the case. Sangha’s actions also contributed to the overdose death of another man, Cody McLaury. The case underscores the dangers of drug trafficking and its devastating impact on families.
QUESTION: How might the consequences faced by Jasveen Sangha influence others involved in drug trafficking?
