Nick Reiner's Arraignment Delayed Amid Controversy Over His Attorney
A Los Angeles judge, Theresa McGonigle, has delayed Nick Reiner's arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother to death in their Brentwood home. The delay came after Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case without specifying a reason.
Jackson initially took on Reiner's defense just days before his arraignment was set to take place. However, he requested permission to withdraw from the case during a brief hearing on Wednesday. Judge McGonigle approved his request, and Reiner's arraignment has now been rescheduled for February 23.
Reiner, 32, is facing life in prison or death without possibility of parole if convicted. He will remain held without bail while awaiting his new arraignment date. Reiner had been living with his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, at their Brentwood residence. Sources close to the investigation reported that Reiner had argued with his father, Rob Reiner, at a party hosted by Conan O'Brien just days before the slayings.
Reiner has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction and homelessness. In 2015, he co-wrote "Being Charlie," a semi-autobiographical film directed by his father that examined the strain of his troubled youth and repeated stints in rehab. The film was seen as an opportunity for Reiner to heal and reconnect with his family.
However, the events leading up to the murders remain shrouded in mystery. Authorities have not commented on any possible motives or factors that may have contributed to the crime. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors yet to decide whether to seek the death penalty in the case.
Reiner's arraignment has now been rescheduled for February 23, and he will be represented by Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene going forward. Reiner was previously seen wearing a suicide-prevention smock during his initial court appearance on December 17 but is now required to wear standard jail attire.
A Los Angeles judge, Theresa McGonigle, has delayed Nick Reiner's arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother to death in their Brentwood home. The delay came after Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case without specifying a reason.
Jackson initially took on Reiner's defense just days before his arraignment was set to take place. However, he requested permission to withdraw from the case during a brief hearing on Wednesday. Judge McGonigle approved his request, and Reiner's arraignment has now been rescheduled for February 23.
Reiner, 32, is facing life in prison or death without possibility of parole if convicted. He will remain held without bail while awaiting his new arraignment date. Reiner had been living with his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, at their Brentwood residence. Sources close to the investigation reported that Reiner had argued with his father, Rob Reiner, at a party hosted by Conan O'Brien just days before the slayings.
Reiner has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction and homelessness. In 2015, he co-wrote "Being Charlie," a semi-autobiographical film directed by his father that examined the strain of his troubled youth and repeated stints in rehab. The film was seen as an opportunity for Reiner to heal and reconnect with his family.
However, the events leading up to the murders remain shrouded in mystery. Authorities have not commented on any possible motives or factors that may have contributed to the crime. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors yet to decide whether to seek the death penalty in the case.
Reiner's arraignment has now been rescheduled for February 23, and he will be represented by Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene going forward. Reiner was previously seen wearing a suicide-prevention smock during his initial court appearance on December 17 but is now required to wear standard jail attire.
this whole thing just doesn't add up man... I mean, Nick Reiner's dad Rob Reiner is like a total big shot in the entertainment industry and suddenly his son is accused of murdering him and his wife? it's too convenient, you know? 
they're both from famous families, what are the chances that this all just happens to them at the same time? 
and now Nick Reiner's new lawyer is Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene... like, isn't she part of some secret government program or something? 
I mean, think about it, she was assigned to his case just weeks after he got out of rehab, what are the odds? 
, like what's going on with Nick Reiner's mental health and why he thought he could just stab his own parents to death? It's so sad that we're learning about his struggles with addiction and homelessness through something as dark as a murder investigation. I hope the new public defender can get him the help he needs 
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. But then again, maybe Nick is guilty and doesn't deserve a second chance? 
Like, for real though, can we just know what happened in that house already?! The longer this goes on, the more I'm convinced it's all connected to his dad's party 
... or maybe not 
like, what's the deal with that?! i don't get why he had to go and do that after everything he said about struggling with addiction and homelessness 
anyway, so his new attorney is Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene 
️ and she's gonna represent him on the 23rd... fingers crossed he gets some help 
gotta be some kinda intervention or something 