> At a Glance
> – Alan Jackson withdrew as Nick Reiner’s attorney on Jan. 7
> – He declared Nick “not guilty” of the double-murder charges
> – Arraignment delayed to Feb. 23; public defender takes over
> – Why it matters: The departure leaves the high-profile case in flux weeks after Rob and Michele Reiner’s fatal stabbings.
Alan Jackson stunned court watchers by quitting as Nick Reiner’s lawyer and immediately proclaiming his former client’s innocence outside a Los Angeles courthouse.
Sudden Withdrawal
Jackson told reporters he stepped aside because of circumstances beyond his or Nick’s control, offering no further details. The move postpones Nick’s arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder until Feb. 23.
Alan Jackson stated:
> “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. Print that.”
Court Appearance Details
Nick, now represented by a public defender, appeared with a shaved head and tan jumpsuit-no longer wearing the suicide-prevention smock from his first court date. He has not entered a plea.
Case Background
- Victims: Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner
- Date of deaths: Dec. 14, multiple sharp-force injuries
- Charges: Two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstance of multiple murders and deadly-weapon allegation
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said:
> “We are confident a jury will find the defendant guilty.”
The Reiner family, through a spokesperson, told News Of Los Angeles:
> “They have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further.”
Key Takeaways
- Jackson’s exit pushes the arraignment back six weeks
- Nick will rely on a public defender for future proceedings
- Prosecutors remain confident in securing a conviction
- The family is staying publicly silent amid legal maneuvers
With Jackson gone, the case’s next chapter hinges on how a new defense team tackles the formidable murder charges.
