Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison

Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, is the last person to be sentenced for Matthew Perry's death in 2023.

Matthew Perry's assistant was given a 3-year and 5-month prison sentence for giving him a fatal dose of ketamine.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett gave Kenneth Iwamasa the sentence in a Los Angeles court. He also got 2 years of probation and a $10,000 fine.

This was the last sentencing in a 2.5-year investigation into Matthew Perry's death at 54.

The judge told Iwamasa, 'You knew about his addiction. Your actions were reckless before and on the day he died.'

The sentence was what the prosecutors wanted. The judge didn't think Iwamasa abused his position of trust.

Iwamasa was with Matthew Perry in his last days, helping him get ketamine and giving it to him.

Iwamasa spoke in court before his sentencing, looking at Matthew Perry's family and friends.

Iwamasa said, 'I'm very sorry. I regret what I did and will always remember it.'

He was the first to make a deal with the prosecutors and became a key witness.

Matthew Perry's manager said he wanted to live after the assistant was sentenced.

Iwamasa's lawyer asked for a shorter sentence, saying he was just following Matthew Perry's orders.

The lawyer said Iwamasa was very loyal to Matthew Perry and did what he was told.

The judge said Iwamasa could have said no to Matthew Perry's requests.

Matthew Perry's stepfather spoke at the sentencing, saying they trusted Iwamasa.

He said Iwamasa was like family, but he still had a choice in what he did.

Iwamasa could have called for help but didn't, his life with Matthew Perry was good.

Matthew Perry's business manager said Iwamasa used his power over Matthew Perry for his own gain.

She said Iwamasa showed no guilt and should be punished more.

She said Matthew Perry deserved to live, but Iwamasa didn't.

Matthew Perry hired Iwamasa in 2022 to be his assistant and paid him $150,000 a year.

Matthew Perry was taking ketamine for depression, but he wanted more than his doctor would give.

Iwamasa bought ketamine from another doctor and learned how to inject it.

Iwamasa also bought ketamine from someone who got it from a street dealer.

The street dealer was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

In Matthew Perry's last days, Iwamasa was giving him ketamine 6-8 times a day.

The medical examiner found that ketamine was the main cause of Matthew Perry's death.

At first, Iwamasa lied to the police about the ketamine, but later told the truth.

Matthew Perry was a big star on the TV show Friends from 1994 to 2004.

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