Overview
- In interviews with Billy Bush and Kelly Ripa, Jackson doubled down on his courthouse statement that, under California law, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.
- He declined to disclose why he withdrew, calling the reasons confidential and rejecting speculation that a retainer or money dispute prompted his departure.
- Jackson said the withdrawal is final and the court relieved him on Jan. 7, adding that his team remains committed to Reiner’s best interests.
- Public defender Kimberly Greene now represents Reiner, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is held without bail at Twin Towers pending a Feb. 23 arraignment.
- Authorities say Rob and Michele Reiner died from multiple sharp-force injuries ruled homicide; the death-penalty decision is pending, and media reports about a schizophrenia diagnosis and medication changes have not been confirmed in court.