Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 3 years and 5 months for administering ketamine

Kenneth Iwamasa, the personal assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison. Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine, the drug that ultimately caused the "Friends" star's death. The 60-year-old was also given two years of probation and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.

During the sentencing, the judge emphasized Iwamasa's reckless conduct, noting his awareness of Perry's addiction. "Your behavior was reckless, not only on the day of his death but also in the days leading up to it," the judge stated. While acknowledging Iwamasa's role, the court found no hard evidence of malicious intent. Iwamasa was the last person to see Perry alive and the one who discovered his body in his jacuzzi.

Iwamasa's conviction marks the final sentencing in the case surrounding Perry's death. Others involved include drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Queen of Ketamine," who received a 15-year sentence for allegedly supplying the drugs. Two doctors were also convicted for exploiting Perry's addiction, selling him ketamine at inflated prices. Producer Erik Fleming received a two-year sentence for his role as an intermediary in the drug trade that led to Perry's death.

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You were aware of his struggle with addiction. Your behavior was reckless, not only on the day of his death but also in the days leading up to it.