""We feel that we have no choice at this juncture, but to ask to be relieved," Jackson told L.A. County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office stepped in to represent Reiner on two counts of murder in the December stabbing deaths of his parents inside their Brentwood home. Reiner's arraignment was postponed until Feb. 23 based on the change of counsel."
"The brief hearing played out before a packed courtroom filled by a crush of media and members of the public who came to observe Reiner's second appearance in court. Rumors that Jackson was dropping out of the case were whispered in the courthouse early Wednesday morning, as the chief spokeswoman for the L.A. County Public Defender's Office was seen milling around outside the courtroom."
"Authorities allege Reiner fatally stabbed his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother sometime in the early morning hours at their Brentwood home on December 14. Their bodies were discovered in the master bedroom by their daughter roughly 12 hours later, and Nick Reiner was arrested that night in South L.A. by Los Angeles police. A beloved director and comedic actor, Rob Reiner was known for his work on iconic films,"
Alan Jackson stepped down as defense counsel for Nick Reiner, prompting the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office to take over representation. Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene is designated as new counsel and Reiner's arraignment was postponed to Feb. 23 due to the change. The brief hearing drew heavy media and public attendance, with courthouse rumors about Jackson's withdrawal and public defender officials present. Authorities allege Reiner fatally stabbed his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother at their Brentwood home on Dec. 14; their bodies were found about 12 hours later by their daughter and Reiner was arrested that night in South L.A. Rob Reiner is noted for his film career.
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