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Nick Reiner fights for access to trust fund for defense, hearing continued to October
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Key Points:
- A hearing regarding Nick Reiner's request to access over $500,000 from his trust fund for his legal defense has been postponed until October 23, with Judge Ruben Garcia prioritizing the case despite a full calendar.
- The trustee argues that California's "slayer statute" prevents Reiner from accessing the funds if he is found guilty of fatally stabbing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, but acknowledges he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Reiner's civil attorney requested a Breslin order to compel private mediation, which the trustee's attorneys are open to, though mediation would occur at least two weeks after the October hearing.
- Nick Reiner, charged with two counts of murder and special allegations, has pleaded not guilty and remains held without bond; his former defense attorney expressed hope to represent him again pending access to funds.
- Reiner's next court appearance is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on September 15, with no trial date set yet.
