Regardless of the verdict, Netflix is experiencing a $55 million case of buyer's remorse from the Carl Rinsch controversy.

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Carl Erik Rinsch, the director accused of blowing $11 million of Netflix’s money on cars, mattresses, and cryptocurrency, has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and money laundering.

Director Carl Erik Rinsch on September 23, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Team One, Saatchi LA) John Sciulli/Getty Images Arrested in the City of Angels ...

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.

Director Carl Erik Rinsch attends New Directors’ Showcase In Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2015. (Getty Images) Rinsch, 47, whose credits also include several short films and commercial ads ...