Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s assistant, sentenced to 3 years, 5 months in prison for role in actor’s ketamine death
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s personal assistant, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which led to Perry’s death.
- Iwamasa was central to the investigation, having purchased and injected Perry with ketamine multiple times, including the fatal dose on October 23, 2023.
- Perry’s family expressed deep betrayal, emphasizing that they trusted Iwamasa to help Perry maintain sobriety, but he instead enabled his addiction.
- Iwamasa cooperated with prosecutors, becoming their key witness, which resulted in a reduced sentence compared to other defendants involved in the case.
- The investigation revealed a network supplying ketamine, including a doctor and a street dealer, all of whom have received prison sentences for their roles in the drug distribution leading to Perry’s death.