Matthew Perry’s former assistant sentenced to three years in drug overdose death
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's former assistant, has been sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison for his role in the actor's drug overdose death. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which he injected into Perry multiple times, leading to the actor's accidental overdose in 2023. The sentencing followed emotional victim impact statements from Perry's family, highlighting the betrayal felt by those close to the actor.
- ▪Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced for giving Matthew Perry ketamine injections that resulted in his death.
- ▪Perry's family expressed that Iwamasa betrayed their trust and enabled his addiction.
- ▪Iwamasa was the last of five suspects charged in connection with Perry's death.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 27, 2026, 6:56 PM UTCU.S. newsU.S. newsMatthew Perry’s former assistant sentenced to three years in drug overdose deathKenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, resulting in the actor’s death.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Matthew Perry; Kenneth Iwamasa.Getty Images; LinkedinShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Katie Wall and Corky SiemaszkoLOS ANGELES --- Matthew Perry’s former personal assistant was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in federal prison for giving the “Friends” star the ketamine injections that left the actor dead of an overdose in a hot tub back in 2023.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Kenneth Iwamasa…
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