The Brief
- The high-profile lawyer stepped down during a Jan. 7 court appearance, stating he is “legally and ethically” barred from disclosing the specific reasons.
- Despite leaving the case, Jackson publicly declared that Nick Reiner is “not guilty of murder” and cited “circumstances beyond control” for his departure.
- Reiner is now represented by public defender Kimberly Greene, as legal experts speculate the split may involve financial conflicts or state “slayer statutes” regarding inheritance.
LOS ANGELES – Famed defense attorney Alan Jackson is doubling down on his claim that Nick Reiner is “not guilty” under California law, despite his recent and abrupt withdrawal from the double-murder case.
In a series of new podcast appearances, Jackson addressed growing public speculation regarding his exit, maintaining that while he is ethically barred from revealing why he stepped down, his belief in Reiner’s innocence remains “the truth.”
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