Central News Agency (CNA New York, June 29, Combined Wires) Hollywood director Carl Rinsch, known for directing the 2013 film "47 Ronin," has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for allegedly defrauding streaming giant Netflix of over $10 million. According to Agence France-Presse, Rinsch was accused of misusing $11 million (approximately NT$360 million) paid by the streaming platform in 2020. The funds were originally intended for the production of a sci-fi series titled "White Horse" (tentative translation). In a statement, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, stated, "Instead of using the money to produce the series, Carl Rinsch invested in highly speculative stock options and cryptocurrencies, and spent millions of dollars on luxury goods for himself." Allegedly, Rinsch purchased items including high-end clothing, furniture, a red Ferrari, and five Rolls-Royces. In addition to the prison sentence, the 48-year-old Rinsch has been ordered to forfeit $11 million in criminal proceeds. His defense attorney had requested leniency from the presiding judge, claiming the misuse of funds occurred during a period of "immense pressure" in his career and amidst a "highly contentious divorce." Although prosecutors did not name Netflix, previous reports indicated that Rinsch had a dispute with Netflix over a planned series, initially titled "White Horse" and later renamed "Conquest" (tentative translation). The indictment stated that the series was originally to focus on a scientist who created a group of powerful clones. "They were exiled to a closed-off area of a city in Brazil, where the clones began developing advanced technology within the walls, leading to conflicts with humans and each other." Rinsch launched his narrative feature directing career with the fantasy action film "47 Ronin," starring Keanu Reeves. Before Rinsch's sentencing, Keanu Reeves had written a letter to the judge, requesting "leniency and mercy" for his former director