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Confidentiality Forces Ex-Lawyer to Quit Nick Reiner Case

Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner’s defense attorney, says he had to withdraw from the first-degree murder case due to legal and ethical restrictions and will not discuss the reasons or retainer; he indicated circumstances beyond both his and Reiner’s control forced the split, and he maintains that Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. The case follows the Los Angeles killings of Rob and Michele Reiner and Nick’s initial murder charge, tied to an incident at Conan O’Brien’s home the night prior.

via Rolling Stone|

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland Allegedly Tells Uber Driver to Pull Over Before Arrest

Rolling Stone reports that Kiefer Sutherland repeatedly asked an Uber driver to pull over around midnight on Jan. 12, prompting a confrontation in Hollywood. The driver called police, and Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats and booked on a felony, later released on $50,000 bail with a Feb. 2 court date anticipated if prosecutors pursue felony charges. A translator assisted in the investigation, and Sutherland has prior legal issues, including a 2007 DUI and a 2009 head-butting incident that was later dropped.

via Rolling Stone|

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