Keanu Reeves Defends Netflix Fraudster in Shocking Letter to Judge

Keanu Reeves just threw his support behind director Carl Rinsch — a guy convicted of stealing $11 MILLION from Netflix. Yes, really. The actor submitted a letter to a federal judge asking for leniency in Rinsch’s sentencing, calling him his friend and vouching for his character.

Rinsch was found guilty of defrauding the streaming giant on an animated project. Netflix discovered the massive theft and came forward, leading to his conviction. But apparently Keanu isn’t ready to write him off. In his letter, the actor made a personal plea for the judge to go easy on sentencing, claiming Rinsch deserves a second chance.

The timing is wild — this comes as Rinsch faces prison time for a crime that literally cost Netflix millions. Hollywood insiders are divided over whether Keanu’s letter will actually sway the judge, or if it’s just going to look bad for the actor who’s beloved for being one of the nicest guys in the industry.