Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced for injecting ketamine that killed actor
Summary
Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, is set to be sentenced for giving Perry ketamine that caused his death in 2023. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and faces up to 15 years in prison.Key Facts
- Kenneth Iwamasa was Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant.
- Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine multiple times before Perry died on October 28, 2023.
- Prosecutors say Iwamasa was aware Perry had a history of drug addiction but continued giving him ketamine illegally.
- Perry was found dead face down in a jacuzzi after receiving a fatal dose of ketamine.
- Iwamasa admitted to destroying evidence and hiding drug use from police after Perry’s death.
- He cooperated with the investigation and helped provide information about others involved.
- Defense lawyers claim Iwamasa was acting under Perry’s direction and did not abuse his role.
- Iwamasa faces a possible sentence of up to 15 years but prosecutors requested about 3.5 years in prison.
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