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Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months for role in the actor's death

BBC News Wednesday 27 May 2026, 19:01 UTC 1 min read
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Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. Iwamasa pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which resulted in the actor's death.

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
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