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'Monty Python' Star Eric Idle Has 'No Sympathy' for Nick Reiner
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Eric Idle expressed no sympathy for Nick Reiner's attempt to access family funds for his murder trial defense, citing a personal connection as he was the last person to speak with Nick's father, Rob Reiner, before his death.
- Eric Idle paid tribute to Rob Reiner, calling him a "lovely man" and highlighting their 50-year friendship and recent plans to collaborate.
- Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
- Nick is seeking access to his trust funds, claiming he needs the money to hire a private defense attorney, with his legal team stating he is owed $558,000, including $325,000 from his grandfather Carl Reiner.
- The legal dispute involves California's Slayer Statute, which may block Nick from accessing certain inheritance funds due to the nature of the charges against him.
