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Karina Babenok

Keanu Reeves Faces Rare Backlash After Writing Letter In Support Of Netflix Fraudster Carl Rinsch

Keanu Reeves has put himself in the middle of a courtroom drama by sticking up for a controversial friend.

The 61-year-old actor wrote a letter to a federal judge, making an unexpected request on behalf of his friend and director Carl Rinsch, who is currently facing federal charges.

Fans were surprised to see his letter and asked online, “Why is he asking leniency for a crook?”

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