Ketamine Queen' Pleads Guilty to Selling Fatal Dose to Matthew Perry

Guilty Plea in Matthew Perry's Overdose Death

• 👑 A North Hollywood woman, known as the "Ketamine Queen," has pleaded guilty to 5 criminal charges, including providing the drug that resulted in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023.
• ⚖️ Jazz Dean, 42, appeared in federal court in a prison jumpsuit, with her ankles still cuffed, having been in custody for over a year.
• 📜 Dean originally pleaded not guilty to 9 charges but agreed to plead guilty to 5 as part of a plea agreement.

Details of the Plea Agreement

• 🤝 According to the agreement, Dean worked with a Perry acquaintance to knowingly distribute ketamine to the "Friends" star.
• 💉 She sold 51 vials of the drug, which were provided to Perry's live-in assistant, who then injected the drug.
• 👤 Dean never met Matthew Perry directly.
• 💔 The plea agreement also includes admitting to selling ketamine that killed another man who died of an overdose in 2019.

Defendant's Remorse and Legal Message

• 😔 When asked if she had a message for Matthew Perry's loved ones, her attorney stated that Dean feels "horrible about all of this" and has felt that way since day one.
• 🚨 Dean is the only defendant in the case who is currently in custody; the other four are out on bond.
• 🗣️ A former federal prosecutor believes Dean's case sends a clear message to drug dealers, especially those who kill their customers, emphasizing accountability for providing fatal doses.

Courtroom Presence

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Matthew Perry's mother and stepfather were present in court for the hearing but did not speak to the press.
• 📰 His stepfather is a notable journalist himself.