'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry overdose death

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by FRANCE 24
April 8, 2026
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The "Ketamine Queen" was jailed for 15 years for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him.

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A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday for her role in the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. She sold the drugs that killed Perry and reportedly boasted about supplying an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs. This sentencing concludes the legal proceedings against a key figure in the overdose death of the beloved actor. The case highlights the severe consequences for individuals involved in illicit drug distribution, particularly when it leads to fatalities.

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A British-American dealer was jailed for 15 years for her role in Matthew Perry's death.

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