Nick Reiner has spent some of his family money on murder defense, lawyers say
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Key Points:
- Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, has used at least $200,000 from a $1.63 million trust fund set up by his parents to pay for his legal defense, including fees for his former attorney Alan Jackson.
- Jackson resigned from Reiner's defense team in January but appeared in court recently, suggesting he might return if financial issues are resolved.
- A trustee opposing Reiner's access to the trust funds cited California’s “slayer statute,” which prevents individuals from benefiting financially from crimes they commit.
- Reiner’s lawyers argue he is entitled to the trust money since he has not been convicted, emphasizing his right to access funds meant for him.
- The court did not make a ruling and scheduled a follow-up hearing for October 23 to address the dispute over the trust fund access.
