Overview

• David Ozer, 59, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for wire fraud involving the misappropriation of over $400,000 from TV productions 'Safehaven' and 'Endangered.'
• U.S. District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. also ordered Ozer to pay $399,344.52 in restitution to the defrauded investors.
• Ozer used falsified invoices, forged documents, and fake correspondence to embezzle $214,486 from 'Safehaven' and $207,100 from five investors in 'Endangered.'
• Prosecutors sought a 33-month sentence, while Ozer's defense argued for one year, citing financial duress caused by an alleged $275,000 extortion scheme.
• The 'Safehaven' series remains unreleased under Ravenwood Productions' control, while civil litigation continues against Ozer.