Alan Jackson Says Former Client Nick Reiner Is Not Guilty of Murder

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Alan Jackson is sure of Nick Reiner’s innocence.

Following his withdrawal from the case of the 32-year-old man accused of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, attorney Jackson spoke about the case and his belief in his former client’s guilt during a hearing in Los Angeles on January 7th.

Our investigation has definitively shown that, under California law, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” he stated to the press, including MS NOW. “Please publish that we wish him all the best moving forward.”

Nick has not spoken publicly about the allegations.  

After Alan stopped working on the case, Kimberly Greene was appointed as the new public defender. Because of this change in lawyers, the arraignment has been moved to February 23rd, when the defendant is expected to enter a plea.

After hearing the news, Nick’s siblings – Tracy Reiner, 61, Jake Reiner, 34, and Romy Reiner, 28 – said they believe the justice system will work as it should.

According to a statement to TopMob News, they are confident in the legal system and won’t be making any further comments about the ongoing case.

Rob, age 78, and Michele, 70, were discovered deceased at their Los Angeles residence on December 14th. Roughly six hours afterward, police apprehended Nick close to the University of Southern California and he was taken into custody on suspicion of killing them.

On December 16th, Nick was officially charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and prosecutors noted the case involved multiple victims. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also stated that Nick would be accused of using a knife – considered a dangerous weapon – during the crime.

The deaths of the director of When Harry Met Sally and his wife of 36 years deeply saddened Hollywood, and came as a terrible shock to his family as well.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I’m still reeling! It’s just… Rob was from the most incredible family, seriously. I’m Tracy, and I just spoke to NBC News, and I honestly don’t even know what to say. I’m completely shocked, just absolutely devastated. Rob and Penny Marshall… they created something so special, and I can’t believe he’s gone. It’s just… unbelievable.

Romy and Jake recently spoke about how they’re coping with the incredibly difficult loss of both their parents.

In a statement released on December 17th, the family shared their overwhelming grief, saying no words could express the pain they feel. They described the loss of their parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, as devastating, something no one should have to endure. They added that their parents were more than just family – they were their closest friends.

We are asking for respect and privacy during this difficult time. We hope people will consider our parents with compassion and remember the wonderful lives they led and the love they shared.

For a closer look at the investigation into Rob and Michele’s murders, read on.

(TopMob and MS NOW are both part of Versant Media.)

Long before Rob and Michele Singer Reiner passed away, their son, Nick Reiner, spoke openly about his own struggles with addiction. He even worked with his father on the 2015 film Being Charlie, which dealt with the topic of substance abuse.

Nick explained that he had been to rehab 17 times before turning 30. 

In a 2016 interview with People magazine, he recounted his experiences with homelessness, stating he had lived on the streets in Maine, New Jersey, and Texas. He described spending nights and weeks without shelter, and emphasized it was a difficult time.

Two years later, Nick recalled an instance when he “wrecked” his home while high on drugs. 

He explained on the Dopey podcast in 2018 that he spent ten rounds boxing in his guest house after taking a lot of uppers—likely cocaine and another stimulant—which kept him awake for days. He ended up punching things in the guest house.

According to multiple sources at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on December 13th, director Rob Reiner and his 32-year-old son, Nick, had a significant argument. Friends of the family later confirmed the fight to the L.A. Times, adding that guests observed Nick behaving oddly during the holiday celebration.

According to two sources familiar with the event, Nick was causing a disturbance at the party by interrupting people’s conversations.

Jane Fonda saw Rob and Michele the night before their tragic deaths.

The actress shared on Instagram on December 15th that she had seen them two nights prior, and they seemed happy and well. She added that she is devastated and in shock.

On December 14th, around 3:40 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department investigated a death at a home in Brentwood, California, following a call they received the day after a Christmas party.

According to a statement from the LAPD, officers found two people inside the home who were later identified as Robert and Michele Reiner.

As a lifestyle expert, I often find myself thinking about safety and security, and recently, the authorities – specifically the Robbery Homicide Division’s Homicide Special Section – began looking into the details surrounding some tragic deaths. They’re working to understand exactly what happened and piece together the events that led to this outcome.

According to NBC News, Deputy Police Chief Alan Hamilton stated that investigators will be speaking with many family members. Rob Reiner and his wife have three children: Nick, Romy, and Jake. Rob also adopted the daughter of his late ex-wife, Penny Marshall, named Tracy Reiner.

Investigators have concluded that Rob and Michele Reiner did not die from natural causes. A source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that the couple likely died from stab wounds.

I was shocked to read the police statement – they confirmed that the Reiners were, tragically, victims of homicide. It’s just awful, and they’re still investigating what happened, but the initial findings point to it being a murder.

Around 9 p.m. on December 14th, while the police were investigating, Nick was caught on camera buying a Gatorade at an ARCO gas station near USC in downtown Los Angeles. According to footage obtained by MS NOW, he was wearing a green jacket, jeans, and a ballcap, and carrying a red backpack.

Minutes later, the screenwriter was taken into custody near USC.

The Los Angeles Police Department stated their investigation revealed that Rob and Michele’s son caused their deaths.

Police announced that Nick Reiner was arrested around 9:15 p.m. on December 15th. He has been charged with murder and is currently being held in jail without the possibility of bail.

Michelle Obama shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on December 15th that she and Barack Obama had plans to meet with Rob and Michele on the day they tragically passed away.

On December 16th, attorney Alan Jackson—known for previously defending high-profile clients like Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Karen Read—told TopMob News that he now represents Nick, who was arrested two days prior in connection with his parents’ murder.

On December 16th, as authorities prepared to publicly charge Nick at a Los Angeles courthouse, his lawyer informed the press that he hadn’t been given medical permission to attend the court hearing.

According to reports, officials stated that all inmates require a medical checkup before being taken to court. They are optimistic that the individual in question will receive clearance tomorrow, allowing for his transfer.

On December 16th, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Nick will be formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and prosecutors will seek a special circumstance conviction due to multiple deaths.

The District Attorney also stated that Nick will be charged with using a deadly weapon – a knife – during the attack on his parents.

He explained that if convicted, the charges could result in a life sentence with no chance of release, or even the death penalty.

Nick was formally charged Dec. 16. 

Police believe Rob and Michele were likely killed about 12 hours before their bodies were found around 3 p.m. on December 14th.

According to a press release on December 16th, the district attorney stated that the murders happened around dawn on December 14th.

I was shocked to hear the news – Nick is being accused of murdering his parents. According to the District Attorney’s statement on December 16th, he’s alleged to have stabbed them to death, and apparently, he actually used a knife as the weapon. It’s just awful.

Nick made his first court appearance on December 17th at the Los Angeles Supreme Court. He was wearing a blue garment designed to prevent self-harm and was in shackles. He didn’t formally respond to the charges against him, but scheduled an arraignment hearing for January 7th.

On December 17th, the medical examiner concluded that both Rob and Michele died from multiple stab or cut wounds.

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