Matthew Perry's assistant faces sentencing for ketamine death of Friends star
Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death in 2024
www.independent.co.ukKenneth Iwamasa is in the news mainly in connection with his role as Matthew Perry’s assistant and his involvement in the ketamine case surrounding Perry’s 2023 death. He pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and was sentenced in May 2026 to 41 months in prison, making him the final defendant in that case.[2][4]
Latest highlights
- Sentencing update: Iwamasa was slated to be sentenced in May 2026; reports confirm he received a prison term (41 months) after cooperating with prosecutors. This marks the culmination of the federal case against Perry’s associates.[4][2]
- Context of the case: The larger investigation involved several individuals connected to ketamine distribution linked to Perry’s death, with Iwamasa described as having provided or facilitated off-the-books ketamine and serving as a key witness for the prosecution.[2]
- Public coverage: Major outlets (NBC News, CBS Mornings, ITV/YouTube recap channels) presented the sentencing outcome and summarized Iwamasa’s plea and cooperation. If you want, I can pull brief quotes from these segments or provide timestamps.[3][4]
Biographical snapshot
- Role: Former assistant to Matthew Perry who became a central figure in the federal case due to his cooperation and plea deal.[2]
- Legal proceedings: Entered a plea in 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death; later sentenced in 2026 to 41 months.[4][2]
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