Nick Reiner ‘Completely’ Cut Off From His Family As Insiders Reveal Why He Was Dumped By Hotshot Lawyer

Nick Reinerhis It is speculated that the lawyer’s sudden decision to quit is due to financial reasons.

Alan Jackson represented the accused until the arraignment on January 7, during which he announced his decision to withdraw from the case. Nick was later assigned a public defender and the hearing was rescheduled for February.

Now, insiders have also claimed that Nick Reiner’s family have completely cut him off financially and emotionally as they are “devastated” and “can’t support him anymore”.

Why Rob Reiner’s Family ‘Completely’ Cut Off Alleged Murderous Son

The start of the new year brought the long-awaited trial of Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old accused of murdering his famous parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.

However, on January 7, when the arraignment took place, his lawyer, Alan Jackson, suddenly told the court that he was withdrawing from the case.

Sources have now shared with British journalist Rob Shuter’s #Shuterscoop that the alleged killer’s family has cut him off.

“The family has completely cut Nick off,” said a source close to him. “They’re devastated. But they’ve realized they can no longer support him – financially, emotionally, morally.”

Another source said Nick misbehaved with his legal team, which could have caused problems with Jackson.

“Even with the best legal team, a client must cooperate. Nick’s behavior in recent weeks — erratic, threatening, unpredictable — has left no choice. The family cannot finance the chaos,” the source claimed.

“They loved him once,” the informant continued, “but what he did, what he became…was monstrous. They can no longer protect him and continue to fund his destruction.”

The alleged killer probably didn’t have the funds to pay his former lawyer, the expert says

Although Jackson did not reveal his reasons for quitting, experts suggest his decision was likely related to the financial demands of the case.

The lawyer is believed to be one of the most sought-after defense lawyers and is believed to have commanded at least a seven-figure sum.

This expense, together with future legal costs, may have been too much for the accused to bear.

“Nick Reiner has no money, if he did, he wouldn’t be living in his parents’ guest house. And under the California Slayer Statute, you kill your parents – you’re disinherited,” said former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. New York Post.

Other experts shared similar sentiments about Rob Reiner’s son’s lawyer coming out

After Jackson dropped the case, the court appointed public defender Kimberly Greene to represent the accused.

The trial has since been adjourned to February, meaning Nick’s plea remains unknown for now.

There has also been no indication that Nick’s family plans to retain another private attorney.

According to Seth Zuckerman, a defense attorney who once represented actor Jonathan Majors in a domestic violence case, this is further evidence that Jackson’s exit may have been financially motivated.

“If they had the financial resources, they would go hire another private attorney,” Zuckerman said of Nick’s family.

Criminal defense attorney Mark Bederow also shared similar sentiments with Rahmani and Zuckerman about Jackson’s withdrawal.

“A representation like this could cost a tremendous amount of money,” Bederow said. “The money probably isn’t there.

“I don’t know who controls the family assets, but I would imagine that whatever hope there was from the client or the family, it’s just not there, and it costs so much to defend,” he added.

Nick Reiner unlikely to face death penalty if convicted, experts say

Since Reiner’s arrest in connection with his parents’ deaths, rumors have circulated widely that he may face the death penalty.

Speculation intensified after District Attorney Nathan Hochman addressed the case during a press conference in December.

At the time, Hochman said the crime Nick faces carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

However, Rahmani and Bederow believe it is unlikely that Hochman will seek the death penalty if Nick is found guilty.

“I don’t think it will be a death penalty case. We haven’t had an execution in California in almost 20 years,” Rahmani said.

“There is no way this is going to end up being a death penalty case,” Bederow said. “I don’t think the Reiners would want that.”

The family of the alleged killer is against the death penalty, asking for mental help for the accused

In keeping with Bederow’s suggestion, the Reiner family apparently expressed displeasure about the possibility of the death penalty.

A source close to the family recently said they feel “Nick is seriously ill” and ending his life will in no way bring back his late parents.

“They think killing him won’t bring Rob and Michele back — and it won’t fix what went wrong,” the insider told Rob Shuter. #ShutterScoop last month.

As the case unfolds, the family will also fight any recommendations for the death penalty and would prefer that Nick be offered mental help if he is ultimately found guilty.

“For them, justice is about treatment, accountability and making sure this doesn’t happen again,” another source said, apparently referring to the recent discovery of Nick’s schizophrenia. “Another death is not justice.”