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Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to 41 Months for Ketamine Death

May 28, 2026

Summary

Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant, has been sentenced to 41 months in jail after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, admitting he injected the actor with the fatal dose.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Assistant jailed for injecting Matthew Perry with fatal ketamine Left-leaning outlets focus on the legal consequences for Kenneth Iwamasa, emphasizing his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and his admission of injecting Matthew Perry. They highlight the tragic loss of the beloved actor and the accountability for his death.
  • Center: Perry's assistant sentenced to jail for ketamine distribution causing death Center outlets focus on the legal outcome, reporting Kenneth Iwamasa's 41-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which contributed to Matthew Perry's death. They highlight the factual developments of the case and the judicial process without extensive speculation.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced For Role In His Ketamine Death

Center

  • Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

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