Ex-Lawyer’s Abrupt Exit Shrouds Nick Reiner Case

Defense attorney Alan Jackson stepped down from Nick Reiner’s first-degree murder case, saying only that “circumstances beyond our control” forced the withdrawal and that legal/ethical restrictions prevent him from explaining more. He also suggested there were factors affecting both his and Nick Reiner’s ability to continue representation, declined to comment on retainer/money issues, and reiterated his belief that Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. The case concerns the death of Reiner’s parents in Los Angeles, with prosecutors charging Nick with first-degree murder after their killings; a Reiner family spokesperson emphasized trust in the legal process.