# FINAL VERDICT: Matthew Perry Assistant Sentenced

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Podcast: [The TMZ Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tmz-podcast-4327494)
Published: 2026-05-28T16:07:00+00:00
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## Resource

Matthew Perry’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing the ketamine tied to the actor’s fatal overdose. Gayle King revealed she discovered her ex-husband’s affair with her best friend. Plus, Jennifer Lopez and co-star Brett Goldstein fueled dating speculation after appearing especially close together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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