'Something Happened'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hollywood defense attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from representing Nick Reiner in a first-degree murder case involving the killing of Reiner's parents, citing legal and ethical restrictions that prevent him from explaining the reasons for his sudden departure.
- Jackson denied that financial issues were the cause of his withdrawal, emphasizing that circumstances beyond both his and Reiner's control made continued representation impossible.
- Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, including the use of a deadly weapon, after allegedly stabbing his parents following an argument at a holiday party; he is currently represented by a public defender.
- The case involves complex legal considerations, including the potential use of an insanity defense, which Jackson noted is a challenging and rarely successful strategy within the U.S.
