Matthew Perry's assistant allegedly played a central role in the actor's fatal overdose, according to federal authorities. Kenneth Iwamassa is accused of purchasing illicit drugs, including from a person described as a "master chef," before injecting a deadly dose into the "Friends" star which ultimately led to his shocking demise. Perry’s long-time assistant administered the fatal dose of Ketamine The Hollywood star was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his rented home last October.
Initially believed to be a drowning accident, authorities later determined that Perry had been fatally injected with ketamine. Now, Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's longtime assistant, has confessed to a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine leading to the actor's death. The live-in assistant to Matthew Perry for nearly three decades allegedly injected the fatal dose that killed Perry.
US Attorney Martin Estrada, as per Page Six, revealed that Perry had suffered a relapse in his battle with substance abuse and that a group of five individuals, including Iwamasa, took advantage of the situation for their own gain. Also read: Matthew Perry death: Several, including at least 1 doctor, arrested in connection with ketamine overdose Iwamasa might have to spend up to 15 years behind bars, as the Department of Justice said on Thursday. The claims also revealed the ill motives of Dr.
Salvador Plasencia who worked together with Iwamasa, who's been living with Perry in his LA house since 1994, to.