Hollywood actress caught hiding fugitive CEO boyfriend and funding his escape after he scammed stars out of over $20M

A Hollywood actress best known for roles in Blown Away, Predator 2 and The Silencers admitted to helping her fugitive tech CEO boyfriend dodge federal authorities after he fled the US rather than face prison for a multimillion-dollar fraud that duped investors in a celebrity-backed startup.Lucinda Jane Weist Manera also known as Lucy Weist, pleaded guilty Monday to one felony count of being an accessory after the fact after admitting she helped convicted fraudster Bernhard Eugen Fritsch evade capture, funded his time on the run in Mexico and even researched how he could escape to Germany, where extradition of citizens is generally prohibited.The actress, who was previously married to director Jim Manera — who directed and co-wrote the 2014 political drama Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? — faces up to five years in federal prison.The 63-year-old, who The Post can reveal is the Predator 2 star, knowingly assisted Fritsch after he was convicted by a federal jury in April 2025 of wire fraud, according to the U.S.

Department of Justice.Fritsch, 64, the founder and CEO of Santa Monica-based StarClub Inc., was found guilty of orchestrating a scheme that swindled investors out of more than $20 million between 2014 and 2017 by falsely promoting his celebrity-focused technology company.His startup marketed an app called StarSite, claiming it would allow celebrities and social media influencers to monetize their brand endorsements and social media posts.To attract investors, prosecutors said Fritsch falsely claimed the company had earned millions in revenue and was on the verge of lucrative partnerships, investments and buyout offers from major entertainment companies, including Disney.The flashy entrepreneur also cultivated a celebrity image around StarClub, hosting glitzy Hollywood events attended by stars including Tyrese Gibson, who hosted a private party for the company in 2014.Singer Enrique Iglesias was also linked to the venture, while actresses ...