Matthew Perry’s Former Assistant Given Almost 3.5 Year Prison Sentence For Role In Actor’s Death
Kenneth Iwamasa, the former personal assistant of Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to almost 3.5 years in prison for his role in the actor's death. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which prosecutors say he injected into Perry on the day he died. This sentencing concludes the legal proceedings for five individuals charged in connection with the beloved actor's death in 2023.
- ▪Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to almost 3.5 years in prison.
- ▪He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.
- ▪Iwamasa was one of five people charged after Matthew Perry's death in 2023.
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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsMatthew Perry’s Former Assistant Given Almost 3.5 Year Prison Sentence For Role In Actor’s DeathByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 03:18pm EDTToplineKenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s former personal assistant who prosecutors say injected him with ketamine the day he died, was sentenced to almost 3.5 years in prison on Wednesday, after previously pleading guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death—marking the last of five people charged with crimes to be sentenced over the beloved “Friends” actor’s death in 2023.Iwamasa was one of five people facing drug charges after the “Friends” actor’s death in 2023.Getty Images for GQKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share…
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