Evidence, Records, and What We Can Prove
- Court Appearance and Withdrawal
Oral motion to withdraw by Alan Jackson, January 7, 2026, criminal proceedings against Nick Reiner. - On-the-Record Statements
Jackson’s courtroom remarks and subsequent press conference statements confirming ethical restrictions on disclosure. - Statutory Framework
California Probate Code provisions commonly referred to as the Slayer Statute, barring inheritance or benefit where the beneficiary feloniously and intentionally kills the decedent. - Known Facts
Rob and Michele Reiner were found deceased in their home on December 14. Nick Reiner was arrested shortly thereafter and charged with first-degree murder.
At present, there is no public confirmation regarding the existence, structure, or funding source of any trust benefiting Nick Reiner.
What’s Next Procedurally
Reiner is now represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been continued to February 23, where formal charges will be addressed and future motion practice is expected.
Separately, prosecutors may examine financial records tied to any trusts or estate instruments connected to the victims. Should evidence surface that restricted assets were used to fund Reiner’s defense, additional legal and ethical questions could follow—potentially extending beyond the criminal case itself.
