Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Drug Case
Key Developments:
- Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry’s death.
- Court cited continued drug sales after the actor’s death as a key factor in sentencing.
- Case highlights growing scrutiny over illegal ketamine distribution networks in the United States.
LOS ANGELES (AFP/Reuters/Al Jazeera) — April 9, 2026: A U.S. federal court has sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying illegal drugs connected to the 2023 death of Matthew Perry, widely known for his role in the television series Friends.
According to proceedings reported, Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug-related charges after prosecutors linked her to ketamine distribution that ultimately contributed to the actor’s death from the “acute effects of ketamine.”
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Court Proceedings and Sentencing
During her court appearance, Sangha expressed remorse, telling the court: “I take full responsibility for my actions. These were horrible choices that ultimately proved tragic,” acknowledging her involvement in supplying the substance.
2015 photo of Matthew Perry at a movie premiere. Right, a vial of ketamine. (Associated Press).
U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Garnett approved the 15-year prison term recommended by federal prosecutors. The judge noted that Sangha continued selling ketamine even after Perry’s death, which influenced the severity of the sentence.
Investigators stated that Sangha admitted selling dozens of ketamine vials to intermediary Erik Fleming, who allegedly passed the drugs through Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. Prosecutors said multiple injections were administered shortly before the actor’s death.
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Legal Arguments and Defence Reaction
Sangha’s legal team sought a lighter sentence limited to time already served, arguing proportionality concerns compared to other individuals charged in the wider investigation.
Mark Geragos (C) and Alexandra Kazarian (R), attorneys for Jasveen Sangha, walk outside the First Street Courthouse in Los Angeles on April 8, 2026. (AFP).
Her lawyer Mark Geragos criticized the outcome, stating: “There’s no way that Jasveen is five times more culpable than the person who injected Matthew Perry with the drug, or the doctor who got the drug.”
Federal authorities have previously said Perry developed dependence on ketamine after receiving medically supervised treatments intended to address anxiety and depression. Prosecutors argued that illegal suppliers exploited the actor’s vulnerability for profit.
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Pictured above is the beloved “Friends” actor Mathew Perry who passed away due to a Ketamine overdose. CREDIT: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic via Getty Images.
Wider Context
The case has intensified debate in the United States over accountability within illicit pharmaceutical supply chains and the risks associated with unsupervised access to controlled substances. Perry himself had publicly discussed his struggles with addiction in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, highlighting long-standing concerns surrounding substance abuse in the entertainment industry.
The sentencing marks one of the most significant legal outcomes connected to investigations into the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death, as authorities continue examining responsibilities across multiple individuals involved in the case.
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