Matthew Perry: “Ketamine Queen” on trial in 2025

Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed Hollywood’s “Ketamine Queen”, among the main defendants in the case of actor Matthew Perry’s tragic death in October 2023, have finally been granted a date for their trial concerning the death of the actor from Friends and several other films and series.

“Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia’s joint trial is set for March 4, 2025. https://t.co/MHnsTTzwdl

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Plasencia and Sangha, who both deny the charges against them, are charged, after a months-long investigation, with distribution of ketamine.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 19, with the trial set to begin on March 4, 2025.

Perry was discovered dead in his Pacific Palisades home, having succumbed to the “acute effects of ketamine”, which led to his accidental drowning.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia is charged primarily with conspiracy to distribute ketamine. The prosecution also alleges that he falsified records and distributed ketamine outside normal medical practice and without medical justification.

According to the indictment, Plasencia sold vials of ketamine to Matthew Perry and even showed the actor’s long-time personal assistant Kenny Iwamasa, also charged, how to administer the drug.

Sangha, meanwhile, allegedly ran a drug-dealing ring from her home in North Hollywood, specializing in transactions with celebrities and high-end clients…

She faces charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, as well as several ketamine-related charges.

Plasencia could face a hefty sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Sangha faces a life sentence if convicted.