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Nick Reiner Arraignment Pushed to Feb. 23 After High-Profile Lawyer Withdraws

The case now pauses until a Feb. 23 arraignment following a surprise defense change.

Overview

  • Defense attorney Alan Jackson told a Los Angeles judge he was withdrawing due to unspecified constraints and the court assigned deputy public defender Kimberly Greene.
  • Reiner remains jailed without bail at Twin Towers in a high‑observation mental‑health unit, and recent reports indicate he is no longer on suicide watch.
  • Autopsy findings confirm Rob and Michele Reiner died from multiple sharp‑force injuries, and their son is charged with two counts of first‑degree murder.
  • Multiple outlets report Reiner has a documented history of serious mental‑health issues and that his medications were allegedly changed shortly before the killings, claims not yet tested in court.
  • Sources cited by TMZ say Reiner is delusional and believes his jailing is a conspiracy, and he faces a potential sentence of life without parole or the death penalty if convicted.