Here’s the latest I can confirm right now about Kenneth Iwamasa.
- Summary of recent coverage: Reports from May 2026 indicate Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s former assistant, was sentenced in the ketamine distribution case tied to Perry’s 2023 death. The sentencing was reported as 41 months in prison, with additional fines and supervised release outlined in some outlets. This marks the final disposition among the group charged in the case, following prior plea deals by co-defendants.[3][5]
- Context from major outlets: Coverage from mainstream outlets around late May 2026 centers on the sentencing event, including NBC News and People, which highlighted the 41-month sentence and the conspiracy-to-distribute-ketamine-damaging-death charges Iwamasa faced. Several outlets also noted statements or courtroom proceedings associated with the final sentencing phase in Los Angeles.[5][3]
- Additional angles: Some reports reference the broader Perry-related case, including earlier pleas by other defendants and the involvement of medical professionals in distributing ketamine, but Iwamasa’s own status is now that he has been sentenced as described.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of the case as it progressed (charges, pleas, and sentencing dates) and provide links to the specific articles for each milestone. I can also summarize how the sentence compares to prosecutors’ requests and to sentences of other co-defendants, with citations.