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The Daily Brief: "Ketamine Queen's" Drug Emporium in North Hollywood Raided in March, Demand "Aggressive Prosecution" for His Killers, and more.

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"Ketamine Queen's" Drug Emporium in North Hollywood Raided in March

The infamous 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha continued her drug operations even after actor Matthew Perry's death. Despite being out on bail from a March 2023 raid at her North Hollywood stash house, Sangha supplied high-end clients with various narcotics, including the ketamine that killed Perry and another victim. Federal investigators discovered an extensive operation with 79 ketamine bottles and 1,978 grams of methamphetamine in her possession. Court records highlight that she resumed dealing while out on a $100,000 bail and flaunted her lavish lifestyle on social media. Authorities recently detained her without bail, anticipating a trial.

Family of Slain "General Hospital" Actor Will Demand "Aggressive Prosecution" for His Killers

The family of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor is calling for aggressive prosecution of his accused killers. Four suspects have been arrested following the May murder. Join the conversation demanding justice and action on violent crime in Los Angeles.

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