High-Profile Attorney Abandons Nick Reiner Murder Defense
Celebrity lawyer Alan Jackson suddenly exits the double homicide case involving director Rob Reiner's son, citing mysterious circumstances beyond anyone's control. A public defender steps in as the legal drama takes an unexpected turn.
Celebrity defense attorney Alan Jackson has abruptly stepped away from representing Nick Reiner in the brutal slaying of his famous parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The high-profile lawyer, known for defending Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein, made his shocking announcement outside the courthouse on January 7th.
"We feel we have no choice but to withdraw," Jackson told reporters. "Circumstances beyond my control, but more importantly circumstances beyond Nick's control, have made it impossible for us to continue our representation."
Legal Team Shakeup Creates Mystery
Jackson refused to explain what forced his hand in abandoning the case. "I'm legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why," he said. Despite stepping down, the veteran attorney made one thing crystal clear about his former client's innocence.
"Pursuant to the law of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder, print that," Jackson declared to the assembled media.
New Defense Attorney Takes Over
Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene now handles Reiner's defense. She met with her new client on January 7th and confirmed he understood "there would be a change in his counsel."
Greene revealed she hasn't spoken with the Reiner family. "We've had no contact with the family. We don't think they knew," she said. The family later issued a statement saying they "have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further on matters related to the legal proceedings."
Case Timeline Shifts
The attorney switch pushed back Reiner's arraignment to February 23rd, 2026. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman remains confident about securing a conviction.
"We are fully confident that a jury will convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murder of his parents – Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner," Hochman stated outside court on January 7th.
If convicted, Reiner faces life in prison without parole or potentially the death penalty. He has not yet entered a plea in the double murder case.