Producer David Ozer Sentenced to 18 Months in ‘Safehaven’ Fraud Scheme

David Ozer, a veteran entertainment executive, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison for defrauding investors in the TV shows “Safehaven” and “Endangered.”

Ozer, 59, pleaded guilty last year to embezzling $214,000 from an investor in “Safehaven” by creating false invoices and a forged letter from his accountant. After the plea, additional victims came forward alleging a separate scheme in connection with the development of “Endangered.” Ozer pleaded guilty to a second wire fraud charge in January.

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In addition to the prison term, Judge Stanley Blumenfeld ordered Ozer to pay $399,000 in restitution on Tuesday. Prosecutors had asked for a

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