‘I Know That’s A Question On Everyone’s Mind.’ Nick Reiner’s Former Lawyer Finally Spoke Out After Stepping Down

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The unexpected deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife deeply saddened Hollywood and fans everywhere. Adding to the shock, their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested in connection with the case, raising many questions about what happened. Those questions have grown even more numerous now that Nick’s lawyer has withdrawn from the case.

Nick Reiner had initially hired Alan Jackson, a prominent lawyer known for defending Kevin Spacey in sexual assault cases and leading Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial defense, to represent him. However, Jackson withdrew from Reiner’s murder case last week. He explained his decision during an interview on the Kelly Ripa show, Let’s Talk Off Camera, stating…

I can’t share the full reasons due to legal and ethical restrictions, but I know people are curious. We anticipate that Nick Reiner will be represented by a public defender who has already been assigned to the case and will diligently safeguard his rights as the legal process unfolds.

Alan Jackson hasn’t explained why he stopped working on the case, but there’s been a lot of speculation. One idea is that Reiner might not have been able to afford Jackson’s likely high fees. According to someone familiar with the situation, Reiner wasn’t fully cooperating with Jackson and his team, which led Jackson to withdraw from the case.

Some have speculated the lawyer might have acted based on what he believed about his client’s guilt. However, Jackson directly responded to this idea, stating that his client’s guilt or innocence doesn’t factor into how he handles a case. He went on to explain…

I generally don’t discuss whether my clients are guilty or innocent – it’s not my focus. What I do care about is the Constitution and whether the government followed proper procedures.

Jackson explained that his main responsibility is to uphold the Constitution and the right to a trial by jury. He feels obligated to fulfill his role within that system, and because of this, whether someone is guilty or not isn’t his concern. Consequently, his decision to step down shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign of anything beyond that.

Because of his role in the case, Jackson couldn’t discuss specifics of the potential defense strategy. However, he and the host had a substantial conversation about mental illness. Jackson was careful to avoid commenting on Nick Reiner’s situation directly, but he explained that mental illness can sometimes play a role in legal guilt. Jackson then continued by saying…

Regardless of the individual, the government needs to handle these situations effectively. Sometimes, mental health plays a role, and it’s important to remember we don’t punish people simply for being ill. This applies to everyone, not just specific cases – we should consider what protections are available to all citizens.

Since Nick Reiner’s arrest, people have been concerned about his mental health. He was immediately put on suicide watch when he was booked into jail. Although the discussion may not have been about Reiner specifically, his mental health could become an issue during the trial.

Now that Jackson is no longer representing Nick Reiner, the public defender’s office will handle the case. Reiner’s initial court appearance, originally scheduled immediately after Jackson resigned, has been postponed until late February. At that time, he’ll enter a plea with his new lawyer, and the legal process will resume.

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2026-01-14 19:11