Matthew Perry’s assistant insists he could never say ‘no’ to late actor as he begs for lighter sentence
Matthew Perry's former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, is seeking a lighter sentence by claiming he could not refuse the actor's requests related to his drug addiction. Iwamasa's defense argues that his employment relationship with Perry influenced his actions, while prosecutors maintain he had the ability to say no. The late actor's mother has publicly criticized Iwamasa for his behavior and alleged that he contributed to her son's addiction instead of helping him.
- ▪Kenneth Iwamasa claims he could not say no to Matthew Perry regarding his drug use.
- ▪Iwamasa is appealing for leniency at his sentencing hearing scheduled for May 27.
- ▪Prosecutors argue that Iwamasa could have refused Perry's request for ketamine, which led to his death.
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Celebrity News Matthew Perry’s assistant insists he could never say ‘no’ to late actor as he begs for lighter sentence By Jolie Zenna Published May 22, 2026, 10:44 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Matthew Perry’s former assistant Kenneth Iwamasa insisted he could not “simply say no” to the late actor when it came to his drug addiction. Iwamasa made the claim to a judge as he appealed for leniency at his upcoming sentencing hearing, scheduled on May 27, per TMZ. In new court docs obtained by the outlet on Friday, Iwamasa disagreed with prosecutors’ claim he could have told Perry “no” when he asked for the ketamine that ultimately killed him in October 2023.
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