Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced for injecting ketamine that killed actor
Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, is set to be sentenced for administering the ketamine that led to the actor's death in 2023. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and faces up to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors allege he repeatedly injected Perry with the drug despite clear warning signs of danger.
- ▪Kenneth Iwamasa is the final defendant to be sentenced in the case involving Matthew Perry's death.
- ▪He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and could face up to 15 years in prison.
- ▪Prosecutors claim Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine multiple times, ignoring signs of danger before the fatal dose.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMatthew Perry's assistant set to be sentenced for injecting ketamine that killed 'Friends' actorKenneth Iwamasa is the final defendant to be sentenced in the case.ByMeredith DelisoMay 27, 2026, 5:10 AM1:20In this Sept. 23, 2012, file photo, actor Matthew Perry speaks onstage during the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, in Los Angeles.Kevin Winter/Getty Images, FILEMatthew Perry's live-in assistant is set to be sentenced on Wednesday for administering the dose of ketamine that killed the "Friends" actor in 2023.Kenneth Iwamasa is one of five people charged and convicted in what prosecutors called a…
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