'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

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by Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
April 8, 2026
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The "Ketamine Queen" received a 15-year prison sentence for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him.

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A federal judge sentenced the woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. She pleaded guilty to selling Perry the ketamine that caused his death in 2023. This sentencing concludes a federal case linking drug distribution directly to the actor's passing. The ruling holds the individual accountable for providing the lethal substance.

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A federal judge sentenced the woman to 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty.

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