Director Carl Rinsch, known for “47 Ronin,” is sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in connection with a Netflix fraud case. According to court reporting, the sentence follows his conviction by a jury in December on wire fraud and money laundering charges involving more than $11 million. The judge, Jed Rakoff, imposes a term described as half of the government’s recommended sentence. In issuing the sentence, the court considers evidence presented about Rinsch’s mental health, including testimony and statements from character witnesses. Actors and attorneys supporting Rinsch cite his mental health struggles as a factor in seeking leniency. Keanu Reeves, who is reported to have addressed the judge, previously asked that the sentence be tempered with leniency and mercy while still accounting for justice. The outlets describe the case as involving financial misconduct tied to the Netflix-related scheme, with the sentencing occurring after the jury’s guilty verdicts.