Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to prison in the Netflix fraud case. The news surfaced on June 29, 2026 (ET), leaving everyone stunned. According to reports, Carl took USD 11 million from Netflix for a show that never finished. So, as the court hands down the director’s conviction, let’s take a quick look at what happened.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
Carl Rinsch was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix of USD 11 million for a sci-fi show that was never completed. The director, best known for the film, 47 Ronin, was convicted in December 2025 and was sentenced to prison on June 29, 2026 (ET). According to prosecutors and trial testimony, he took USD 11 million from the streaming giant to finish a show called White Horse. However, instead of completing the project he transfered the money to his personal account.
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