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  • Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced in Ketamine Death

    A somber chapter has closed in the tragic story of Matthew Perry’s death. His former live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in injecting the beloved ‘Friends’ actor with ketamine, which prosecutors say led to his death.

    The Sentencing Details

    On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Iwamasa received a sentence of 41 months (over three years) behind bars. He was also ordered to pay $10,000 and $100 in fines and will face two years of supervised release after his prison term. Iwamasa is expected to surrender to authorities by July 17.

    This sentencing follows Iwamasa’s guilty plea in August 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. Prosecutors alleged that Iwamasa administered at least three shots of ketamine to Perry on October 23, 2023. The 54-year-old actor was tragically found unresponsive in his jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home just days later, on October 28, 2023.

    The Wider Conspiracy Uncovered

    The investigation into Perry’s death revealed a broader network involved in supplying the ketamine. Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” was identified as the supplier. She pleaded guilty in September 2025 to charges including maintaining a drug-involved premises and distributing ketamine, with one count specifically resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in April 2026.

    In addition to Iwamasa and Sangha, three other individuals pleaded guilty in connection to Perry’s death. This includes Perry’s friend Erik Fleming, accused of distributing drugs to Iwamasa, and doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plasencia. Chavez received 8 months of home detention and 3 years of supervised release, while Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. Fleming was sentenced to 24 months in prison in early May 2026.

    Family’s Grief and Assistant’s Apology

    Following Iwamasa’s sentencing, Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, expressed his deep pain. “I’m glad it’s done, but to say I’m angry is an understatement,” Morrison stated. He highlighted that Iwamasa had been entrusted with calling Perry’s parents if he struggled with substance abuse, but instead, Morrison believes Iwamasa “controlled him by the use of ketamine.”

    Addressing the family, Iwamasa offered a tearful apology: “I’m so sorry to all of you. I’m just so sorry. I’ve done illegal acts that I will forever regret. I will take that to my grave.”

    The autopsy report revealed that the acute effects of ketamine were the primary cause of Perry’s death, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine. The legal proceedings aim to bring a measure of accountability for the events that led to the beloved actor’s untimely passing.

    What are your thoughts on the sentencing and the details surrounding Matthew Perry’s death? Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • ‘Ketamine Queen’ Gets 15 Years in Matthew Perry Death

    The woman federal prosecutors have labeled the “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha, has received a 15-year federal prison sentence in connection with the tragic overdose death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry in 2023.

    Guilty Plea and Drug Distribution

    In September 2025, Sangha pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including maintaining a drug-involved premise and distributing ketamine, with one count specifically related to distribution resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Prosecutors alleged that Sangha supplied drugs to Perry’s friend, Erik Fleming, who then allegedly passed them to Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.

    The indictment claims that in October 2023, Sangha and Fleming sold Perry, through Iwamasa, 51 vials of ketamine. Tragically, on October 23, 2023, Iwamasa reportedly injected Perry with at least three shots of ketamine, leading to the actor’s death on October 28, 2023. An autopsy later revealed that acute ketamine effects, along with drowning and other contributing factors, caused the 54-year-old actor’s demise.

    Continued Dealing and Cold Callousness

    Prosecutors argued that Sangha continued to sell drugs even after learning about Matthew Perry’s death. In a press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Sangha contacted Fleming via Signal to distance themselves from the situation and instructed him to delete messages. “She didn’t care and kept selling,” prosecutors wrote. “Her actions show a cold callousness and disregard for life. She chose profits over people.”

    This sentencing brings the total number of guilty pleas in connection with Perry’s death to five. Fleming and Iwamasa are awaiting sentencing, while doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plasencia have already received sentences of home detention and federal prison time, respectively.

    A Family’s Plea for Justice

    Before Sangha’s sentencing, Debbie Perry, Matthew Perry’s stepmother, submitted a victim impact statement. She implored the court to impose the maximum sentence, expressing the profound and irreversible pain caused to their family. “The pain you’ve caused to hundreds maybe thousands is irreversible. There is no joy to be found, no light in the window. They won’t be back. That thought comes through our day everyday,” she wrote, highlighting the devastating impact of Sangha’s actions.

    The 15-year sentence requested by prosecutors was granted, reflecting the severity of the charges and the devastating consequences of Sangha’s drug distribution. This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of illicit drug trafficking and its fatal outcomes.

    What are your thoughts on Jasveen Sangha’s sentence and the impact of drug distribution on lives? Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • Matthew Perry Death: ‘Ketamine Queen’ Gets 15 Years

    A significant development has occurred in the case surrounding the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry. The woman accused of supplying the ketamine that prosecutors believe led to the Friends star’s fatal overdose has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

    The ‘Ketamine Queen’ and Her Plea

    Jasveen Sangha, 42, known by the moniker “Ketamine Queen,” pleaded guilty to charges including maintaining a drug-involved premises and several drug distribution counts. She admitted that the ketamine she sold ultimately reached Matthew Perry, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54.

    Prosecutors laid out a detailed account of how the drugs allegedly made their way to Perry. They claim Sangha sold ketamine to Erik Fleming, an associate of Perry’s. Fleming then reportedly passed the drugs to Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant, who authorities say injected Perry with the substance.

    Attempting to Erase Evidence

    The court records indicate that Sangha and Fleming had sold Perry 51 vials of ketamine earlier in October 2023. Disturbingly, after news of Perry’s death broke, prosecutors stated that Sangha attempted to cover her tracks. She allegedly contacted Fleming via Signal to discuss distancing themselves from the situation and instructed him to “Delete all our messages.”

    Other Guilty Pleas in the Case

    Sangha is not the only one facing consequences. Four other individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with the case. This includes Erik Fleming, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors, highlighting a wider network involved in the distribution of these substances.

    Matthew Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, spoke out following Sangha’s sentencing, expressing a sentiment of profound disappointment. He stated, “If you don’t feel some sense of shame or sorrow, you’re not even human.”

    What are your thoughts on this sentencing and the ongoing fight against drug distribution? Share your views in the comments below.