Arraignment rescheduled and camera limits imposed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle granted defense attorney Alan Jackson’s request to withdraw and pushed the arraignment from the scheduled Wednesday to Feb. 23, citing no need to disclose the ten sealed subpoenas he mentioned [1][2][3]. The judge approved limited courtroom cameras but barred any photographs of the defendant, reflecting heightened public interest while protecting procedural integrity. Jackson offered no explanation for his withdrawal, prompting the court to appoint a new lawyer [1][2].

Public defender Kimberly Greene assumes representation Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene was assigned to replace Jackson, shifting Reiner’s defense from a high‑profile private attorney to the public defender’s office [1][2]. The sealed list of subpoenas remains confidential, and the judge indicated it does not yet require sharing with prosecutors [1][2]. Greene’s appointment adds a procedural delay as both sides prepare for the February hearing.

Reiner remains detained without bail and has not entered a plea The 32‑year‑old appeared in brown jail garb with a shaved head, still held without bail after his arrest hours after his parents were found stabbed in Brentwood [1][2]. He did not enter a plea at the Dec. 17 hearing nor at the recent appearance, and he was not wearing the suicide‑prevention smock used previously [1][2]. His continued custody preserves the status quo while pre‑trial motions are pending.

Two first‑degree murder counts filed; death‑penalty decision pending Prosecutors charged Reiner with two counts of first‑degree murder, adding special circumstances for multiple murders and use of a knife, which could elevate penalties [1][2]. Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian leads the prosecution, and Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman has said the office has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty [3]. The case’s high‑profile nature and the involvement of seasoned prosecutors underscore its complexity.