Netflix Wants $11 Million Back From Director Carl Rinsch, Who Allegedly Spent Lavishly on Cars, Bedding and a $28,000 Sofa
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Netflix wants its money back. Five years after wiring $11 million to director Carl Erik Rinsch for a sci-fi series that never got made, the streamer is asking for a return on those funds.
Rinsch, 47, was arrested last week on charges of fraud and money laundering for allegedly using the cash for lavish purchases, speculative investments and legal fees to sue Netflix.
He is out on a $100,000 bond and due to be arraigned in federal court in New York on April 3. Later in April, Rinsch is due back in civil court in Los Angeles for a debtor’s examination by Netflix’s lawyers.
The company has obtained an $11.8 million judgment and is attempting to locate assets it may be able to seize. In previous divorce proceedings, Rinsch has said that he is broke.
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