Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million
Keanu Reeves is advocating for leniency for director Carl Rinsch, who was convicted of swindling Netflix out of $11 million. In a letter to the judge, Reeves described Rinsch as an 'exceptional artist' and requested mercy in sentencing. Rinsch is set to be sentenced on June 29, facing a potential prison term of 8-10 years.
- ▪Carl Rinsch was convicted on federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
- ▪Reeves served as a mentor and investor for Rinsch's project 'White Horse'.
- ▪Rinsch is expected to pay $11 million in restitution to Netflix, along with additional attorneys' fees.
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Home Film News May 27, 2026 1:22pm PT Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Xavier Becerra Calls for Hollywood Jobs Summit: ‘Our Workers Should Not Fight Alone’ 5 days ago Bowling, Balls and Ballots: Inside the Business of Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt 1 week ago Karen Bass Picks Up IATSE Endorsement in Bid for Reelection: ‘We Can Get Our Industry Back’ 1 week ago See All John Nacion/Variety Keanu Reeves is seeking leniency for Carl Rinsch, the director of “47 Ronin” who faces years in prison for swindling Netflix out of $11 million.
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