A federal judge in Los Angeles sentences Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant, to more than three years in prison for his role in the actor’s death. NDTV reports that U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett issues the sentence in federal court, with Iwamasa receiving 60 months? No—both outlets describe a sentence of 41 months, equivalent to about three years and five months. Courthouse News says the judge rejects Iwamasa’s request for a lighter term of six months in prison and six months of home detention. It also states the court sentence goes above the advisory sentencing range of 30 to 37 months, indicating the judge imposes a harsher punishment than prosecutors’ recommended guidelines. In addition to imprisonment, NDTV reports that Iwamasa receives two years of probation and a $10,000 fine. The reports agree the sentencing occurs in federal court in Los Angeles and reflects the judge’s decision to impose a term longer than the defense sought and somewhat higher than the recommended guideline range.
Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to prison over role in actor’s death
A federal judge in Los Angeles sentences Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant, to more than three years in prison for his role in the actor’s death. NDTV reports that U.S. District Judge...
- Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant, is sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles.
- The prison term is 41 months (about three years and five months).
- Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett rejects Iwamasa’s request for six months in prison plus six months of home detention.
- The imposed sentence goes above the advisory sentencing range of 30 to 37 months.
- Iwamasa also receives two years of probation and a $10,000 fine.
The judge rebuffed Kenneth Iwamasa's bid to get only six months' prison and six months' home detention and instead went above the recommended sentencing guidelines of 30-37 months.
3 months agoJudge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los Angeles. He was also sentenced to two years of probation and a $10,000 fine.
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