Stepmother of Matthew Perry Calls for Maximum Sentence in Emotional Court Statement
Debbie Perry, the stepmother of the late actor Matthew Perry, has made a heartfelt plea to the court, urging the judge to impose the maximum possible sentence on Jasveen Sangha, the individual known as the 'Ketamine Queen'. This emotional victim impact statement comes three years after Perry's tragic death at the age of 54 in 2023.
Anguish and Irreversible Pain Expressed by Family
In her statement, Debbie Perry, who is married to Matthew's father John Bennett Perry, opened up about the profound suffering endured by the actor's loved ones. She wrote, 'The pain you've caused to hundreds, maybe thousands, is irreversible. There is no joy to be found, no light in the window.' She poignantly added, 'They won't be back. That thought comes through our day everyday.'
Debbie described how there has been 'no escape' for Matthew's family and friends, questioning whether Sangha has ever experienced true joy in her life. She penned, 'You caused this. You who has talent for business, enough to make money, chose the one way that hurts people. How sad for you. How will you ever find joy – have you ever found joy? How sad for us all. We miss him.'
Plea for Justice to Prevent Future Harm
Concluding her letter, Debbie Perry explicitly asked the California court to sentence Sangha to the maximum prison term available. She emphasized that this would ensure Sangha 'won't be able to hurt other families like ours', highlighting the broader impact of drug-related crimes on communities.
Dealer Accepts Responsibility for Actor's Death
This development follows Sangha's guilty plea in the criminal case connected to Perry's death. The Friends star was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home in October 2023, with his death attributed to the acute effects of ketamine.
From her jail cell, Sangha told The Sun newspaper, 'I take full responsibility for my actions and the role I played in the events that led to this tragedy.' She acknowledged, 'There are no excuses for what I did. I am deeply sorry for the pain I caused, especially to Matthew's family. Their loss is unimaginable and permanent.'
Sangha, who could face up to 65 years in prison, admitted, 'I understand that my conduct – operating a drug business and continuing down that path – was reckless, dangerous and wrong.' She added, 'I accept the consequences of my actions, and I regret the harm I caused to others, to my family, and to the community. I can't undo the past but I can now respect the law. I am determined that my future now reflects accountability and growth.'
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic NBC series Friends, left behind a legacy that continues to be mourned by fans and family alike. As the sentencing approaches, his stepmother's words underscore the lasting trauma inflicted by drug-related offenses.
