Matthew Perry's Assistant Faces Sentencing in Connection with Actor's Overdose Death
How Matthew Perry's Assistant, Paid USD 150,000 A Year, Helped Friends Star Overdose

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Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's former assistant, is set to be sentenced for his role in the actor's overdose death on October 28, 2023. Iwamasa, who injected Perry with lethal doses of ketamine, faces a prison term of three years and five months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute the drug. The case has drawn attention to the dynamics of addiction and responsibility.
- 01Iwamasa was paid $150,000 annually to assist Perry, but his role escalated to enabling drug use.
- 02Perry's mother described Iwamasa as someone they trusted, who ultimately betrayed that trust.
- 03Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death, becoming a key witness against four co-defendants.
- 04The LA County Medical Examiner identified ketamine as the primary cause of Perry's death, with drowning as a secondary cause.
- 05Perry's family expressed their disgust at Iwamasa's behavior, especially his actions during and after Perry's funeral.
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Kenneth Iwamasa, who served as Matthew Perry's personal assistant, is facing sentencing for his involvement in the actor's overdose death on October 28, 2023. Iwamasa, who earned $150,000 a year, was responsible for administering ketamine to Perry, which ultimately led to his death. Court filings reveal that Iwamasa injected Perry with multiple doses of the drug in the days leading up to his death, and on the day of the incident, Perry reportedly requested a large dose. Iwamasa has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death, and prosecutors are seeking a sentence of three years and five months, which is less than the 15-year term given to a drug dealer involved in the case. Perry's family has expressed deep anger and betrayal, with his mother stating that they had trusted Iwamasa to be a guardian in Perry's battle against addiction. The family described how Iwamasa's actions tainted their memories of Perry's funeral, as he addressed mourners despite being responsible for their loved one's death. The LA County Medical Examiner confirmed that ketamine was the primary cause of death, with drowning as a contributing factor.
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This case highlights the dangers of addiction and the responsibilities of those surrounding individuals struggling with substance abuse.
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