Nick Reiner's Lawyer Withdraws from Murder Case
LOS ANGELES - Alan Jackson, the high-powered attorney representing Nick Reiner, who is charged with the first-degree murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, withdrew from the case during a court hearing Wednesday, according to reports from BBC World and NPR News. Reiner, 32, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on December 14, according to police reports.
Jackson, speaking outside the Los Angeles Superior Court after the hearing, stated that he believed his now-former client was innocent, according to BBC World. However, he cited "circumstances beyond [his] control" as the reason for his withdrawal.
The Reiners were found dead in the bedroom of their home with stab wounds, according to police reports. Rob Reiner was a well-known producer, actor, and director, while Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer, according to NPR News.
Nick Reiner did not enter a plea during his brief court appearance, according to BBC World. The reasons behind the alleged murders remain unclear. Further court dates are expected to be set to determine Reiner's legal representation and the next steps in the case.
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