Nick Reinerthe previous lawyer, Alan Jacksonmaintains his former client’s innocence despite moving away of the case
talking with Billy Bush on Tuesday, January 13, episode of his “Hot Mics” Jackson, who represented Nick, 32, as he faces two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner i Michele Singer Reinerhe reiterated his position.
“I believe that. I believe exactly what I said. What I said is the truth. Under the laws of the state of California, he is not guilty,” Jackson said. “It was important for me to make sure the audience understood that, as I had to walk away.”
The podcast’s statement comes on the heels of Jackson’s announcement following Nick’s Wednesday, Jan. 7. judicial hearing who believed in the innocence of his former client. “What we’ve learned, and you can take this to the bank, is that under California law, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.”
Nick Reiner’s former attorney, Alan Jackson, dodged questions about the murder suspect’s finances as he entered court for what was supposed to be his arraignment. “Alan, who is paying for Nick’s defense?” A reporter could be heard asking Jackson as he got out of his vehicle at Los Angeles Superior Court and walked toward the (…)
The statement came just hours after Jackson revealed in court that he would be stepping down as Nick’s lawyer. Nick is now represented by a public defender Kimberly Greene. He did not enter a statement during the hearing and his appearance was brought forward to Monday, February 23.
Jackson’s doubling comes after an appearance Tuesday on Sirius XM’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera With.” Kelly Ripapodcast Sharing information about your decision to do so get away of Nick’s case, the high-profile lawyer said he was legally restricted from providing details.
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Frederic J. Brown / AFP“Everybody has the same question, and I’m bound by legal rules and ethical obligations, there are certain things that I just can’t divulge, Kelly, in terms of why there was a change of counsel, why we moved away and the public defender’s office got involved,” Ripa, 55, said. Fully committed to Nick’s best interest. We will always be committed to your best interests. I want nothing but the best for him and I want him to have the strongest defense he can possibly have.
Jackson extended that sentiment during his “Hot Mics” interview, telling Bush, 54, that he and his team’s commitment to Nick’s best interests “will not change,” before addressing exit speculation related to his retainer fees.
“You can’t say that, Billy. You can’t say something happened with the retainer because I’ve never said it,” Jackson said before later adding that he was “not going to go into the details of why it was necessary for me to retire.”
Nick Reiner’s attorney, Alan Jackson, surprisingly dropped his representation at the trial for the murders of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and lawyers are thinking about why it might have happened. During Nick’s court appearance on Wednesday, January 7, Jackson revealed that he had withdrawn from the case. Because of (…)
Rob and Michele were found dead with apparent stab wounds at his home in Brentwood, California on December 14, 2025. Nick was later arrested and charged with two counts of first degree murder. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Jackson, who has defended Karen Read, Harvey Weinstein i Kevin Spacey in the past, he served as Nick’s attorney during his first court appearance three days after Rob and Michele’s bodies were discovered. He then told reporters after the hearing that “there are very, very complex and serious issues involved in this case.”
The comment came after Nick, who has been open in the past about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, appeared in court that day with a suicide prevention gown
Jackson added during the Dec. 17 post-hearing news conference: “They need to be dealt with and examined, examined and analyzed thoroughly but very carefully.”