Doctor and 'Ketamine Queen' to Stand Trial Over Matthew Perry's Death

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Los Angeles, September 4, 2024 — A doctor and a woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" are set to face trial next year for their alleged roles in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. A California district judge has scheduled the joint trial of Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha for March 4, 2025, with a pre-trial hearing on February 19.

Perry, who was 54 when he passed away on October 28, 2023, reportedly died from the "acute effects of ketamine." He had been struggling with addiction, reportedly taking the drug six to eight times a day while seeking treatment for depression and anxiety.

Plasencia, a Santa Monica-based doctor, allegedly funneled ketamine to Perry through his live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, in a scheme that cost the actor at least $55,000. Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" by authorities, is accused of selling the drug to Perry through an intermediary for $11,000.

Court documents reveal that the ketamine supplied by Sangha was allegedly the dose that led to Perry's death. Plasencia faces up to 120 years in federal prison for conspiracy and drug distribution charges, while Sangha could face life imprisonment if convicted.

Three others, including another doctor, have already pleaded guilty in connection with the case, which involved extensive communication about sourcing drugs for Perry.