Kenneth Iwamasa, the former personal assistant to the late ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison. The ruling marks a major milestone in the legal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actor’s death in October 2023. Iwamasa, 60, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, a controlled substance that played a central role in the fatal overdose.

Evidence presented during the legal proceedings revealed that Iwamasa, who possessed no medical training, was instrumental in the procurement and administration of the drug. Prosecutors stated that Iwamasa worked with medical professionals to obtain over $50,000 worth of ketamine in the weeks preceding Perry’s death. The court heard that Iwamasa repeatedly injected the actor, including on the day Perry was found deceased in his Los Angeles home.

During the sentencing, Iwamasa offered a tearful apology to the Perry family, expressing profound regret for his illegal conduct. However, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett emphasized the gravity of his actions, noting that Iwamasa was well aware of Perry’s battle with addiction. The judge further criticized his attempts to destroy evidence and his reckless behavior on the day of the overdose, specifically citing his decision to leave the actor alone after administering a significant dose.

This case is part of a broader legal effort to hold accountable those who exploited Perry’s addiction for profit. Several other individuals have already been sentenced in connection with the drug supply chain, including Jasveen Sangha, who received 15 years in prison, and various medical practitioners involved in the distribution of the anesthetic.