Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, has brought on well-known criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson as he faces two counts of first-degree murder tied to the deaths of his parents.
Jackson, a partner at Werksman Jackson & Quinn, confirmed his role this week and spoke briefly with reporters outside Los Angeles Superior Court. He said Reiner did not appear for his scheduled court hearing because he has not yet been medically cleared, adding that the defense team is still reviewing the case as it develops.
Jackson is no stranger to high-profile cases. Over the years, he has represented a number of well-known clients, including actor Kevin Spacey, and previously worked on the defense team in the Harvey Weinstein case. More recently, he defended Karen Read in Massachusetts, where she was acquitted of murder charges. His involvement signals that Reiner’s case will be closely watched and aggressively defended.
Prosecutors with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office have charged Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder, along with special circumstances alleging multiple victims and the use of a deadly weapon, identified as a knife. He is currently being held without bail and is expected to appear in court once he is medically cleared.
Authorities have not released a motive or detailed how investigators connected Reiner to the crime, saying the investigation remains ongoing. As the legal process moves forward, further court dates and developments are expected in the coming days.
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