Alan Jackson, a well-known defense lawyer, is standing by his claim that Nick Reiner is “not guilty,” even after he stopped working on the case.
Jackson, who used to represent the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, spoke about the case on the “Hot Mics” podcast with Billy Bush.
Bush pointed out that Jackson seemed to be both endorsing Reiner and resigning from the case at the same time.
Jackson stood firm, saying it was important for him to correct some misinformation that had been spread. He believes what he said is true and that, according to California law, Reiner is not guilty. He felt it was important to make this clear to the public as he stepped away from the case.
Jackson officially withdrew from the case on January 7. Reiner is now being represented by a public defender, and his next court date is set for February 23.
Bush questioned Jackson about why he left the case.
Jackson remained private about the details, saying it was a confidential matter.
Bush suggested that Jackson seemed conflicted during the interview and asked if something had gone wrong behind the scenes, possibly related to money.
Jackson denied that money was the issue, saying that people shouldn’t speculate about the reasons for his withdrawal. He emphasized that his decision to leave the case doesn’t change the fact that he believes Reiner is not guilty and that he and his team are still committed to Reiner’s best interests.
Last week, Jackson mentioned that circumstances beyond his and Reiner’s control led to his decision to withdraw from the case. He stated that he is legally and ethically unable to explain all the reasons why.
Jackson insisted that, based on his investigation and the laws of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged in December with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, who were found dead in their home on December 14.
Authorities arrested Reiner shortly after near the University of Southern California. He is currently in custody and could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
A representative for the Reiner family stated that they trust the legal process and declined to comment further.
