Nick Reiner's powerhouse defense attorney is reportedly taking himself off the case.
Insiders close to the Reiner family told an outlet that Alan Jackson is expected to inform the judge that he won't be representing Nick at the accused double murderer's arraignment on Wednesday, January 7. It's unclear why Alan is removing himself, but the outlet reported the family will be releasing a statement shortly. The troubled addict son accused of murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob and wife Michele, will instead be represented by a public defender.
Nick Reiner Will Not Enter a Plea
Source: YouTubeAlan Jackson visited the Reiner home days after the murders.
The same outlet claimed sources say the troubled drug addict son of the beloved filmmaker will not enter a plea at the arraignment.
However, it's been widely rumored that he will inevitably plead not guilty by reason of insanity, as he was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia and new medication was supposedly making him act "erratic" before he allegedly fatally stabbed his mom and dad.
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Source: @jakereiner/instagram; megaNick Reiner is accused of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele.
Alan was announced as Nick's lawyer shortly following his arrest, just hours after his parents' bodies were found at the family's Brentwood, Calif., home on December 14, 2025.
The renowned defense attorney - who famously represented Karen Read, Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein - was spotted visiting the Reiners' lavish Los Angeles mansion in the days following their slayings. Alan told reporters the public should not "rush to judgment," citing the case's "complex and serious issues," despite calling Rob and Michele's deaths a "devastating tragedy."