> At a Glance
> – On Jan. 7, Nick Reiner’s private attorney Alan Jackson formally withdrew from the double-murder case.
> – The 32-year-old remains charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
> – His arraignment is now reset for Feb. 23 after no plea was entered.
> – Why it matters: Switching to a public defender could alter defense strategy and trial pacing.
Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday as his high-profile private counsel stepped aside, forcing the case into the public-defender system and delaying the arraignment yet again.
Courtroom Shake-Up
Alan Jackson told the judge he was withdrawing, leaving Reiner temporarily represented by a public defender. The move postponed the entering of a plea on the two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders.
- No plea entered
- New arraignment date: Feb. 23
- Case remains in LA County Superior Court
Family Response
Reiner relatives issued a brief statement through the New York Times:
> “They have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further on matters related to the legal proceedings.”
Background on the Charges
Police discovered Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, dead in their home on Dec. 14; their 32-year-old son was arrested six hours later near USC. Prosecutors say a knife was used and have added a weapon-enhancement allegation.
Key Takeaways
- Private lawyer exit creates uncertainty for defense strategy
- Family publicly states confidence in judicial process
- Next court date set for Feb. 23
- Charges include special-circumstance allegation for multiple murders
The case continues to draw attention as Hollywood awaits the next legal move.
