Slash's Ex-Wife Appeals for Leniency for 'Ketamine Queen' in Matthew Perry Death Case

In a two-page letter submitted to the court, Hudson praises Sangha, whom she describes as a close friend who supported her during her divorce from the Guns N’ Roses rocker. Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty last September and is set to be sentenced on April 8. Hudson highlights Sangha's education, family orientation, and religious devotion, mentioning her participation in family events and her help during difficult times. The letter emphasizes Sangha's selfless friendship and constant support, highlighting her kind and reliable character.

Hudson also mentions Sangha's involvement in fundraising for the non-profit organization BuildOn, and how, despite legal difficulties, Sangha has contributed to the construction of a new charity. Hudson concludes by asking the court to consider Sangha's true character and sentence her with understanding and leniency, arguing that she does not pose a danger to society and that, instead, she will enrich the lives of those around her.

Sangha, 42, is asking for time served, arguing that she is a first-time offender and has been in federal custody since her indictment and arrest in August 2024. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 15 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The case relates to the death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role in 'Friends', who died on October 28, 2023, from the acute effects of ketamine, as determined by his autopsy. Sangha admitted to selling dozens of vials of liquid ketamine to Perry in multiple transactions in October 2023.

In addition to the sale to Perry, Sangha pleaded guilty to a 2019 ketamine sale that resulted in another man's fatal overdose. Prosecutors described the case as a network of suppliers who exploited Perry's addiction, with other defendants including two doctors, a middleman, and Perry's assistant, who also accepted plea deals. Prosecutors accused the group of prioritizing profits over safety, providing the drug despite clear signs of abuse by Perry.

Sangha's lawyers are contesting the quantity of drugs seized from her apartment, arguing that only 27 pills out of more than three pounds of suspected methamphetamine were tested. They question whether the sample analyzed is representative of the entire batch, which could affect the determination of the sentence. The defense also disputes the government's claim that Sangha operated a drug stash house, arguing that there is no evidence of regular customer traffic, surveillance indicating that the apartment functioned as a store, or a meaningful comparison between its legal use as a home and its alleged use for drug transactions.

In the case, two doctors convicted of supplying Perry with large quantities of liquid ketamine before his death were sentenced last December. Dr. Salvador Plasencia received a sentence of 30 months in prison, while Dr. Mark Chavez received eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release. Kenneth Iwamasa, the assistant who gave Perry his last injection, and Erik Fleming, who acted as Sangha's middleman, will also be sentenced in April.