Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months for role in the actor's death
Summary
Matthew Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in providing the actor with ketamine before Perry's death in October 2023. Iwamasa, who had no medical training, injected Perry multiple times and worked with others to supply the drug, which led to Perry’s overdose death.Key Facts
- Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
- Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine and helped get the drug from suppliers.
- Matthew Perry died in October 2023, found in his backyard hot tub.
- The cause of death involved ketamine overdose and drowning as a contributing factor.
- Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.
- Five people involved in supplying ketamine to Perry pleaded guilty.
- Other defendants, including a dealer called the “Ketamine Queen,” have been sentenced to prison or other punishments.
- Perry’s family expressed strong feelings about Iwamasa’s role, emphasizing his responsibility to protect Perry.
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