Nick Reiner’s lawyer withdraws from murder case during 2nd court appearance
Global News
His lawyer's withdrawal took place during Reiner's second appearance in court for his scheduled arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Alan Jackson, the lawyer representing Nick Reiner, removed himself from the case on Wednesday.
The departure was announced during Reiner’s second appearance in Los Angeles Superior Court for his scheduled arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Jackson announced that he is withdrawing from the case, and Reiner will now be represented by public defender Kimberly Greene.
Reiner appeared behind glass in a custody area of the Los Angeles courtroom, wearing brown jail garb and with his hair shaved. Greene asked Judge Theresa McGonigle to postpone his arraignment following Jackson’s withdrawal from the case.
The judge asked Reiner if he was OK with the new arraignment date of Feb. 23, and he replied: “Yeah, I agree.”
McGonigle approved the use of cameras inside the courtroom but said pictures could not be taken of the defendant.
“This morning I had to withdraw as Nick Reiner’s counsel. Circumstances beyond our control but more importantly circumstances beyond Nick’s control have dictated that sadly it’s made it impossible for us to continue our representation,” Jackson told reporters outside the courthouse in Los Angeles.
“I’m legally and ethically prohibited from explaining all the reasons why. I know that’s a question on everybody’s mind. We expect the public defender to step in. They’ve already been appointed and very capably protect Nick Reiner’s interests as he moves forward through the system,” he added.
