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Alan Jackson Takes Defense of Nick Reiner as Medical Clearance Delays First Court Appearance

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Jackson’s High‑Profile Defense Career Confirmed Alan Jackson, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor turned criminal‑defense lawyer, was retained to represent 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner. He previously defended Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and secured an acquittal for Karen Read in June 2025, and his firm cites a 96 % success rate in over 85 jury trials while he teaches at Pepperdine and Loyola law schools[1][2].

Reiner Arrested After Parents’ Brentwood Murder Nick Reiner was booked on suspicion of murdering his parents—actor‑director Rob Reiner (78) and photographer Michele Singer Reiner—after their bodies were found Sunday in their Brentwood residence. Police arrested him hours later; he remains jailed without bail[1][2].

Medical Clearance Needed Before Transport to Court Jackson told reporters Reiner must obtain medical clearance before being moved from jail to a courtroom, a procedural step that has postponed any hearing. Jackson expects clearance later in the week but does not anticipate it occurring that day, leaving the timing of the first appearance unknown[1][2].

First Court Appearance Date Remains Uncertain Because Reiner has not been cleared, his initial court date has not been set, and Jackson declined to discuss fees or case strategy. The uncertainty may extend the pre‑trial phase, keeping Reiner in custody without bail until clearance is granted[1][2].

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Timeline

2009 – Alan Jackson prosecutes the Phil Spector murder case, securing a conviction while serving in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Major Crimes Division[1].

2012 – Jackson runs unsuccessfully for Los Angeles County District Attorney, raising his public profile as a tough prosecutor before moving to private practice[1].

June 2025 – Jackson wins an acquittal for Karen Read, arguing investigative bias; the high‑profile victory earns him a Vanity Fair feature and bolsters his reputation for defending celebrity clients[1].

Dec 14, 2025 (Sunday) – Rob Reiner (78) and photographer Michele Singer Reiner are discovered dead inside their Brentwood home, prompting a homicide investigation[2].

Dec 15, 2025 (Monday) – Police arrest 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner on suspicion of murdering his parents; he is booked without bail and remains in custody[2].

Dec 16, 2025 (Tuesday) – Alan Jackson is retained by Werksman Jackson & Quinn to defend Nick Reiner; the firm publicly announces the representation and Jackson confirms the hire to The New York Times[2].

Dec 16, 2025 (Tuesday) – Jackson tells reporters that Reiner must obtain medical clearance before being moved from jail to court, expecting clearance later in the week but not that day[2].

Dec 17, 2025 (Wednesday) – Jackson confirms he now represents Reiner and notes that Reiner has not yet been medically cleared for transport, leaving the first court appearance date uncertain[1].

Dec 17, 2025 (Wednesday) – When asked about fees or case strategy, Jackson declines to comment, stating, “I can’t comment,” and provides no further details[1].

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