The woman found guilty of distributing banned substances that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry received a 15-year prison sentence. The verdict was issued on April 8 by a federal court in the United States.
Role of the Accused
According to the case materials, Jaswin Sangha was involved in the illegal trafficking of potent prescription drugs and maintained a premises used for their distribution. The investigation established that she transferred substances to her accomplice Eric Fleming, who had contact with the actor's circle.
How Events Unfolded
The prosecution claims that in October 2023, Sangha and Fleming sold a batch of ketamine intended for Matthew Perry. The transfer occurred through his assistant. In total, according to the prosecution, it involved dozens of vials of the drug.
On October 28, 2023, the actor was administered a dose that turned out to be fatal. As a result, cardiac arrest occurred, and 54-year-old Perry passed away.
Investigation Findings
The investigation concluded that the actions of the accused were directly linked to the distribution of the substance that led to death. The court agreed with the prosecution's arguments and imposed a sentence of 15 years in prison.
The case has become one of the most high-profile in the context of illegal trafficking of prescription drugs and their consequences.
