Assistant Sentenced in Connection with Matthew Perry's Ketamine Death

Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant, was sentenced to over three years in prison for his involvement in Perry's ketamine-related death. The judge emphasized his reckless actions leading up to the incident. Iwamasa had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the drug resulting in death.

Kenneth Iwamasa, the assistant who played a significant role in the tragic addiction saga of Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison. The court also imposed two years of probation and a $10,000 fine in connection with Perry's death from a ketamine overdose.

Iwamasa, who stood by Perry during his final days, acted as both confidant and enabler, ultimately injecting the beloved 'Friends' star with a lethal dose of the drug. Convinced of Iwamasa's culpability, Perry's family expressed anger in letters, holding him accountable for failing to aid in Perry's battle against addiction.

Despite disagreements over the details of the case, the judge was clear about the impact of Iwamasa's actions, describing them as reckless. His guilty plea and subsequent cooperation with authorities came after an extensive investigation, which continues to highlight the dire consequences that overshadowed the actor’s life.