Trial Date Set for Doctor and ‘Ketamine Queen’ Linked to Matthew Perry Case

As a long-time aficionado of “Friends,” this news about Matthew Perry and his alleged associates has left me feeling more like Ross when his monkey was stolen than Chandler on a good day. The trial of Jasveen Sangha, the so-called “Ketamine Queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia seems to be shaping up as quite the court case. If they’re found guilty, these two could find themselves spending more time in prison than Ross did on his couch!


A specific date for the court trial has been established for “Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who are under investigation for providing Matthew Perry with the drugs that resulted in his overdose on October 28, 2023.

If proven innocent, the duo might walk free; however, if found culpable, they could spend several decades behind bars. Upon its release, Sangha and Plasencia asserted their innocence by entering ‘not guilty’ pleas.

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada penned in court documents that Sangha and Dr. Salvador Plasencia allegedly exploited Mr. Perry’s addiction struggles for their personal financial gain.

U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett has set the pair’s joint trial for March 4, 2025.

On August 15th, Sangha and Plasencia were taken into custody for allegedly conspiring to distribute ketamine. Additionally, Sangha faces charges including one count of intent to distribute ketamine, five counts of actual distribution of ketamine, one count of intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one charge of maintaining a drug-related property.

Plasencia stands accused of seven instances related to ketamine distribution, as well as two charges concerning the alteration and falsification of documents or records. He’s rumored to have collaborated with Dr. Mark Chavez, who has agreed to a plea deal and is set to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean Rosenbluth on October 2nd.

In this scenario, if Sangha is found guilty on all charges, they would be required to serve a minimum sentence of ten years in a federal prison and could potentially spend the rest of their life behind bars. On the other hand, Plasencia could receive up to ten years in federal prison for each count related to ketamine, and up to 20 years for each count involving falsification of records, as stated by U.S. Attorney Estrada’s office.

In the ongoing case, Erik Fleming and Kenneth Iwamasa, who are among the defendants, each have separate court hearings presided over by Judge Garnett. These hearings are scheduled for October 30 (for Fleming) and November 6 (for Iwamasa). At present, Sangha remains in custody, but Fleming, Iwamasa, Plasencia, and Chavez are not in custody as they have been granted bond.

As a devoted fan of the silver screen, I’m recognized for my portrayal of Chandler Bing in the iconic NBC sitcom “Friends,” which graced our television sets from 1994 to 2004.

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2024-09-04 03:17