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Why did Nick Reiner’s lawyer Alan Jackson withdraw from case?
Nick Reiner’s murder case took a dramatic turn just moments before his scheduled court appearance.
During proceedings at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, January 7, high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson abruptly stepped away from representing Reiner.
Jackson informed the judge that he was withdrawing as counsel, telling the court, “We would ask to withdraw as counsel of record. We have no choice but to withdraw and ask to be relieved.” The judge approved the request, and Reiner will now be represented by public defender Kimberly Greene. His arraignment was pushed to February 23, marking the second delay after an earlier postponement in December.
Reiner, who appeared briefly in court, responded simply to the new date. “Uh, yeah, I agree with that,” he said before being escorted back to Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where he remains held without bail.
Outside the courthouse, Jackson addressed reporters but stopped short of explaining his sudden exit. “This morning, I had to withdraw as Nick Reiner’s counsel,” he said. “Circumstances beyond our control, but more importantly circumstances beyond Nick’s control, had dictated that sadly made it impossible for us to continue our representation of Nick.” He added that he was “legally and ethically prohibited” from sharing further details.
Despite stepping away, Jackson emphasised his confidence in Reiner’s defense. “Be clear, be very very clear,” he said. “My team and I remained deeply deeply committed to Nick Reiner and to his best interest.” He went on to add, “We’ve learned, and you can take this to the bank, is that pursuant to the law in this state, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder — print that!”
Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14. The LA County Medical Examiner ruled the deaths a homicide caused by “multiple sharp force injuries.” If convicted, Reiner faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Bryan Cranston has delivered a sharp dig at Shia LaBeouf after his Malcolm in the Middle co-star Frankie Muniz revealed he had been set to star in Holes before dropping out, with Cranston’s advice to LaBeouf cutting right to the point.
In a new Esquire video interview, Muniz, 40, told Cranston he had been attached to play the lead role of Stanley Yelnats in Disney’s 2003 film before a competing offer arrived.
“I was signed to be in the movie Holes, and it was 100% about to start filming and then Cody Banks was greenlit,” he explained.
“They were like, ‘Which one do you want to do?'” Muniz chose Agent Cody Banks, despite pressure from those around him to take the more dramatic role.
LaBeouf stepped in and the rest is history, Holes helped launch his career.
Muniz was reflective about the road not taken.
“I wonder what my career or life would’ve been [had I done Holes instead]. What could’ve come with it? Would I have been taken more seriously as an actor?”
Cranston’s response was instant.
“You could’ve had Shia LaBeouf’s life,” he said with a sarcastic scoff and a whistle, before adding: “Keep that one in. Shia, get some help!”
The comment lands with weight given LaBeouf’s recent history.
Just last month, the actor was arrested in New Orleans after getting into a fight during Mardi Gras. LaBeouf’s troubles predate the New Orleans incident.
He was court-ordered to attend rehab following a 2017 arrest in Georgia for public intoxication, and a lawsuit filed against him by FKA Twigs alleging sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress was settled last July.
Muniz, meanwhile, appears to have made peace with his decision, noting that his path led him back to Malcolm in the Middle and, eventually, a very different kind of life as a NASCAR driver.
Khloé Kardashian opened up about her single life and said she feels really happy and at peace on her own.
The reality star, who split from Tristan Thompson in 2021, spoke on her podcast Khloe in Wonder Land and shared that she is not in any rush to date again.
Khloé shared that life feels much calmer now and she is focused more on herself and her children.
The mother of two went on to open up about her past relationships and shared that she does not miss the stress that came with them, explaining things feel safer and lighter for her now.
She continued adding that she would rather put her energy into her kids and work instead of thinking about dating.
The Kardashians star also mentioned that her health and routine have improved since being single, sharing she sleeps better and feels more fresh and balanced in her day to day life.
Kim Kardashian sister then said that her children, True and Tatum, are her biggest focus and she also enjoys growing her business projects.
Khloé Kardashian concluded saying that she is simply enjoying her life as it is right now and is not really thinking about relationships.
For her, this phase feels peaceful and enough on its own.
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