Matthew Perry's Live-In Assistant Sentenced to Over Three Years
Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, received a prison term exceeding three years for supplying the ketamine that caused the actor's death in 2023. He is the fifth and final person sentenced in the case.
gamereactor.euKenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's live-in assistant, was sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in the actor's 2023 death. Iwamasa, 60, supplied and injected Perry with ketamine on multiple occasions, including the dose that proved fatal.
The sentencing marks the conclusion of criminal cases tied to Perry's death. Iwamasa is the fifth and final individual to receive a prison term in connection with the incident.
Perry died on October 28, 2023, after the ketamine injection administered by Iwamasa. Federal prosecutors said Iwamasa obtained the drug outside legitimate medical channels and administered it despite knowing Perry's history of substance issues. " The court record shows Iwamasa pleaded guilty to charges related to distribution of ketamine resulting in death.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- October 28, 2023
Matthew Perry died after receiving a ketamine injection from his assistant.
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Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, was sentenced to over three years in prison.
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Potential Impact
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All five defendants linked to Perry's death have now been sentenced.
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