Nick Reiner, Accused of Killing Parents, Asks to Use Trust Fund for His Defense
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Nick Reiner, charged with the murder of his parents, has filed a legal petition to access over $1.5 million from a trust fund to finance his defense and cover basic commissary expenses while in jail.
- Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has pleaded not guilty and is currently represented by a public defender but seeks to hire a private lawyer using the trust fund.
- The trust was established by his parents, with half of the funds supposed to be distributed at age 30 and the remainder at 35; however, Reiner reportedly never received the initial payment.
- A lawyer representing the trustee managing the fund has rejected Reiner’s request for immediate access, leading to a legal dispute over the release of the money.
- Reiner’s attorney emphasized his right to use his own resources to mount a defense, highlighting the presumption of innocence in criminal cases.