CA - Murder victims Identified as Rob Reiner and wife Michele - LA Dec 14 2025

[Sadi]

TMZ had a Breaking Update video saying that Alan Jackson was resigning from the case and Nick Reiner would have a public defender appointed, so he wouldn’t enter a plea today and the family would speak later. After I poster the video link, it now says video is private.

I’m watching a live stream from outside the courthouse, people are still waiting to get inside the building. Lots of reporters and cameras. Are there other newscasts that have this update?

 

[BUF]

THANK YOU, Buff. This explains why the hearing is late getting started. It shows it was supposed to start at 10 am Central on my YouTube.

STS is reporting that there is a pool camera in the courtroom, but video will be shown shortly after

 

[Sadi]

STS is reporting that there is a pool camera in the courtroom, but video will be shown shortly after

Has it been confirmed Alan Jackson is no longer representing Nick? I can’t find that information anywhere.

 

[arielilane]

If interested here is another option to watch live stream.

LIVE Stream: Nick Reiner in Court for Arraignment; In Custody for Murder of Parents, Rob & Michelle​

 

[arielilane]

According to TMZ (AJ's friend HL) Jackson will notify the judge during court proceedings that he is no longer representing NR.

NR will not enter a plea.

NR will be represented by a public defender at this time.




edit to include link

Attorney Alan Jackson Says Nick Is NOT Guilty of Murder After Withdrawing From Case

10:43 AM PT -- Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says prosecutors are confident a jury will find Nick Reiner guilty of murdering his parents, no matter who he has as a defense lawyer.

www.tmz.com

 

[Wishbone]

Nick Reiner's lawyer is off the case, TMZ has learned, and Nick will -- at least for the time being -- be represented by a public defender.


Sources connected to the Reiner family, with direct knowledge, tell TMZ ... when attorney Alan Jackson appears in court Wednesday morning for Nick's arraignment, he will inform the judge he is no longer representing Nick.

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[Sadi]

According to TMZ (AJ's friend HL) Jackson will notify the judge during court proceedings that he is no longer representing NR.

NR will be represented by a public defender at this time.

Shocking! I wonder what happened for him to resign. Nick not cooperating? I’ll be curious to hear what the family has to say.

 

[arielilane]

Alan Jackson withdrawing. He is expected to speak to the media outside the courthouse after the arraignment today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2008952670376345722

 

[Sundog]

Shocking! I wonder what happened for him to resign. Nick not cooperating? I’ll be curious to hear what the family has to say.

Or the money isn't going to be available to pay him his fees?

 

[arielilane]

Also today, Nick Reiner will be arraigned in L.A. The judge will decide on camera access close to the time of the hearing. If allowed, I seriously doubt live stream will be approved. We will show the hearing when we're able to on this link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXjywmtXCOo

https://twitter.com/x/status/2008911503781724177

 

[Sadi]

If interested here is another option to watch live stream.

LIVE Stream: Nick Reiner in Court for Arraignment; In Custody for Murder of Parents, Rob & Michelle​

They need to get rid of the big guy with the cardboard signs out of there before the news conference begins. Ugh

 

[Sadi]

Or the money isn't going to be available to pay him his fees?

That never crossed my mind, but wow, that would be something.

 

[arielilane]

Its being reported that he may plea: not guilty by reason of insanity

 

[Tortoise]

Has it been confirmed Alan Jackson is no longer representing Nick? I can’t find that information anywhere.

It wouldn't surprise me if it's true. My general impression of NR from one old interview was that he seems quite honest about himself, and is not compliant with the wishes of others.

JMO

 

[Sadi]

It wouldn't surprise me if it's true. My general impression of NR from one old interview was that he seems quite honest about himself, and is not compliant with the wishes of others.

JMO

He doesn’t give off good vibes at all. Seems like he might be argumentative and disrespectful to work with. IMO

 

[MistyWaters]

Its being reported that he may plea: not guilty by reason of insanity

A plea won’t happen today. A public defender needs to be appointed first.

BBM

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Our sources say a public defender will step in for now, and the case will be continued. Nick will not enter a plea.

As for why Jackson is off the case, we're told the family will be releasing a statement as soon as the proceedings are over, and TMZ will post it.

 

[BUF]

Or the money isn't going to be available to pay him his fees?

Very likely no money as he is reported to be getting a public defender.

 

[Wishbone]

Obscene sign guy needs to be removed.

 

[tlcya]

Nick Reiner was reportedly being treated for mental illness before his parents' deaths.

The screenwriter was prescribed medication for schizophrenia, according to two sources who spoke to The Los Angeles Times in December. NBC News, citing three sources, reported that Reiner had been diagnosed with the mental health disorder years ago and was being treated for a "serious psychiatric disorder" at the time of the alleged crime.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges – Live updates

Just as I suspected. So much for this being a recent diagnosis of convenience.

 

[arielilane]

NR next court date 2/23/2026