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After Quitting Case, Alan Jackson Repeats Claim Nick Reiner Is Not Guilty

Jackson says ethical rules prevent him from explaining his withdrawal.

Overview

  • In new interviews, including on Billy Bush’s podcast, the defense attorney reiterated his view that under California law Reiner is not guilty of murder.
  • He refused to detail his exit from the case, citing confidential communications and ethical obligations.
  • Jackson pushed back on speculation that a retainer or money issue drove his decision to step aside.
  • Reiner is now represented by public defender Kimberly Greene and is scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 23.
  • The 32-year-old remains in custody at Twin Towers on two first-degree murder charges in his parents’ Dec. 14 stabbings, with prosecutors still weighing a possible death penalty.