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.