Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM

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Alan Jackson, the high-profile lawyer representing Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in December, has resigned from the case. The resignation, announced on Wednesday, means Nick Reiner will now be represented by a public defender. Jackson cited legal and ethical reasons for his departure, without elaborating on the specific circumstances. He maintained that his investigation led him to believe that Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, with the cause of death determined to be stab wounds.

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