Assistant Sentenced for Role in Matthew Perry's Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's live-in assistant, received a 41-month prison sentence for administering the ketamine dose that resulted in the actor's death in October 2023. Iwamasa was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute ketamine leading to death, having injected Perry multiple times without medical training, despite clear signs of danger. Prosecutors highlighted Iwamasa's actions as enabling Perry's drug use rather than supporting his recovery. Following Perry's death, Iwamasa attempted to destroy evidence and misled authorities during the investigation. He is the last of five defendants sentenced in this case, which involved a broader conspiracy to illegally distribute ketamine to Perry.

Key Details: • Iwamasa sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $10,000. • Perry died on October 28, 2023, after multiple injections of ketamine. • Iwamasa was the final defendant sentenced in the conspiracy case. • Prosecutors noted Iwamasa's cooperation in the investigation but emphasized his role in enabling Perry's drug use.