High-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson has formally withdrawn from representing Nick Reiner, the man accused of murdering his father, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner. The sudden move came during a court hearing in Los Angeles and has added another layer of intrigue to a case that has shocked the entertainment industry and drawn intense public scrutiny.
Nick Reiner, 32, appeared briefly in Los Angeles Superior Court, where he did not enter a plea to two counts of first-degree murder. The deaths of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, have sent ripples through Hollywood, given Rob Reiner’s iconic career, and the brutal nature of the murders.
Alan Jackson Withdraws From the Case
During Wednesday’s hearing, Alan Jackson informed the court that he would no longer serve as counsel of record for Nick Reiner, stepping aside just ahead of the arraignment. Speaking outside the courthouse, Jackson emphasized that his decision was not rooted in doubts about his former client’s innocence.
