David Schwimmer looks downcast at theatre event in NYC after his Friends co-star Matthew Perry’s ‘Ketamine Queen’ drug dealer pleaded guilty to supplying star’s fatal dose

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David Schwimmer appeared somewhat somber while attending the premiere of the Broadway show “Take A Banana For The Ride” in New York City on Tuesday evening.

Actor from Friends, now 58 years old, appeared in public following news that Matthew Perry’s alleged ketamine dealer, previously known as his ‘Queen of Ketamine’, accepted a plea bargain for providing the lethal amount of the drug to Perry.

In relation to the fatal drug overdose that occurred in October 2023 and claimed Matthew’s life at the age of 54, Jasveen Sangha admitted guilt as part of a plea agreement.

Initially, it appeared that Sangha would serve at least a 10-year term in federal prison, according to a confidant who spoke exclusively to the Daily Mail.

As per the plea bargain, the compulsory minimum sentence no longer applies, meaning that Sangha could possibly face a sentence shorter than 10 years, given her involvement in Perry’s death. Notably, Perry’s life story was recently depicted in the documentary titled Matthew Perry: An Unfortunate Hollywood Story.

In a relaxed, laid-back style, David donned a black denim jacket and a hat for the theater, giving off an air of seriousness or melancholy.

For a decade, David and Matthew collaborated side by side on the show “Friends,” and following his unfortunate demise, David publicly honored his ‘kind-hearted’ partner.

On October 29, 2023, Matthew was tragically discovered lifeless, face-down in his hot tub. This shocking event sent ripples through Hollywood, as Matthew had courageously revealed his battles with addiction to the public, hoping to deter others from embarking on a similar destructive journey.

Some time passed before it was confirmed by a medical expert that the actor, who struggled with drug addiction throughout his lifetime, sadly succumbed to an overdose of ketamine.

Lou Shapiro, a legal analyst and federal criminal defense attorney, stated in an interview with The Daily Mail that he wasn’t shocked by Sangha accepting the plea deal, given that her fellow defendants had already accepted such deals previously.

Shapiro stated that given the substantial evidence against her – including the discovery of drugs, equipment for their production, and large amounts of money at her residence – it was apparent that she had little chance of escaping conviction. The question wasn’t if she would accept the offer, but rather when she would do so.

Shapiro stated: ‘If your actions, regardless of intent, are highly likely to lead to someone’s death, you will still be responsible and face consequences for such outcomes.’

Shapiro asserted that any arguments put forward would likely be found invalid in a court of law. He emphasized that claiming ignorance or acting with good intentions, such as saying “I was merely selling it. I was doing him a favor,” wouldn’t be sufficient and would likely face criticism.

Shapiro commented, “This also underscores the importance of doctors being thoroughly responsible, as they will face full accountability if their prescription of medications leads to patient deaths or injuries.

The medical professionals were well-informed about the situation and actively provided Matthew Perry an unlimited amount of ketamine.

In a reference to court documents, Shapiro mentioned that the medical professionals were astonished by the depth of Perry’s addiction and the extreme measures he took to obtain his next dose.

Shapiro stated that at some point in their texts, they referred to him as someone lacking intelligence or common sense. However, he further emphasized that this incident is not just a tragic loss of life, but also a disappointment for the medical community because these individuals devoted considerable effort to attaining their professional roles in medicine.

‘Instead, these doctors threw all of that away for greed.’

It’s anticipated that a sentencing trial for Sangha will take place within the next few months, as stated by U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli from the Central District of California, which was reported by Daily Mail on Monday.

Upon admitting her guilt, during her sentencing hearing, Sangha may potentially receive a maximum term of 20 years in a federal penitentiary for the charge related to drug-related premises. (Essayli’s statement paraphrased)

The potential sentence for Sangha includes ‘a maximum of 10 years imprisonment for each charge of ketamine distribution, and a possible 15 years for each instance where the distribution of ketamine led to death or severe physical harm.’ The prosecutor made this statement.

In October 2023, it was observed by the prosecutor that Sangha and Fleming had given Perry a total of 51 vials of ketamine, these drugs were subsequently delivered to Perry’s resident caretaker, Kenneth Iwamasa.

The group, Sangha, attempted to conceal their involvement following Perry’s death, as reported by the media, along with Eric Fleming, a close associate of Perry, who was also part of the scheme. (55 years old)

On a Monday, Essayli stated that Sangha reached out to Fleming via Signal for discussions on how to disassociate themselves after Perry’s demise in autumn of 2023.

On that particular day, Sangha adjusted the settings for the Signal apps so that her conversations with Fleming would self-destruct. Additionally, she told Fleming to erase all their chat history.

According to Essayli, two days after Perry passed away, Fleming contacted Sangha via Signal voice message and text, expressing that he had additional information and wished to discuss ideas with him. He was 90% confident that everyone involved was secure, and stated he had only interacted with Perry’s assistant, not Perry himself.

‘In essence, the assistant acted as a facilitator. Meanwhile, they are carrying out a thorough toxicology check over a period of three months. I was wondering if ketamine lingers in your body or it gets eliminated instantly.’

As per the account of the prosecutor, it is stated that Sangha likewise confessed to trading four vials of ketamine to another casualty of a lethal overdose in August 2019, Cody McLaury.

In my professional opinion, I must share that as part of a plea bargain, Sangha has acknowledged the presence of illicit substances within her North Hollywood home, which were destined for sale.

In March 2023, according to reports, a search of the residence uncovered approximately 1.7 kilograms of compressed methamphetamine pills, 79 vials of liquid ketamine, MDMA (ecstasy) tablets, and fake Xanax pills.

Or, more casually:
In March 2023, a search of the residence turned up around 1.7 kilograms of meth pills, 79 containers of liquid ketamine, some ecstasy pills, and counterfeit Xanax pills.

In addition, various drug-related items were also found, including plastic bags with powdered ketamine and cocaine, a gold money counter, a weighing scale, a device for detecting wireless signals and hidden cameras, packaging materials for drugs, and $5,723 in cash – as the prosecutor explained.

In June, another medical professional involved in the case, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, consented to admit guilt on four charges related to unlawful ketamine distribution.

In my professional journey, I found myself under scrutiny for allegedly tampering with and fabricating documents or records during the course of a federal investigation.

This statement maintains the same meaning but is rephrased in a more conversational tone, making it seem as if it were written by a lifestyle expert speaking about their own experiences.

In a predicted turn of events, Plasencia admitted guilt alongside three others, each acknowledging their involvement in the unfortunate demise of the beloved television personality.

They consist of: Dr. Mark Chavez, Kenneth Iwamasa (Perry’s assistant), and Erik Fleming, a friend of the renowned TV star.

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2025-08-19 13:05