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Ketamine Dealer Gets 15 Years, Perry Killer Faces 41 Months

5/22/2026

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Iwamasa Pleads Guilty

Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty to Matthew Perry’s death and will be sentenced on May 27 2026.
Prosecutors recommend a 41-month prison term followed by three years of supervised release for Iwamasa.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Iwamasa gave multiple ketamine injections after Perry asked to be “shot up.”
Jasveen Sangha sold 50 ketamine vials for $11,000, pleaded guilty and received a 15-year prison term plus three years supervised release in April 2026.

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Momma-Mooma Goes Viral

Her emotional victim impact statement at Iwamasa’s sentencing went viral, sparking widespread online discussion of Perry’s death.
She described helicopters circling the home and media crews gathering, showing intense press focus on the tragedy.
Media repeatedly quoted her claim that Iwamasa “clung” to the family at the funeral, fueling debate over his conduct.
She signed the letter “Momma-Mooma,” the nickname her son gave her, underscoring personal grief.

History

Historical Context

Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication on June 25 2009 while his personal physician Conrad Murray administered the drug; Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011 and sentenced to four years in prison. The 2026 guilty plea of anesthesiologist Kenneth Iwamasa for giving ketamine to Matthew Perry echoes that earlier high-profile case, highlighting ongoing concerns about celebrity medical oversight.

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Iwamasa Pleads Guilty

Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty to Matthew Perry’s death and will be sentenced on May 27 2026.
Prosecutors recommend a 41-month prison term followed by three years of supervised release for Iwamasa.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Iwamasa gave multiple ketamine injections after Perry asked to be “shot up.”
Jasveen Sangha sold 50 ketamine vials for $11,000, pleaded guilty and received a 15-year prison term plus three years supervised release in April 2026.

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