“Nick Reiner has been ‘completely’ cut off by his family, sources close to him reveal—explaining why the high-profile lawyer ultimately abandoned him.”

Nick Reiner’s lawyer’s sudden decision to quit is being speculated to be due to financial reasons.

Alan Jackson was representing the accused up until his January 7 arraignment, during which he announced his decision to withdraw from the case. A public defender was subsequently assigned to Nick, and the hearing was rescheduled for February.

Now, insiders have also claimed that Nick Reiner’s family has completely cut him off financially and emotionally as they are “devastated” and “cannot support him anymore.”

Why Rob Reiner’s Family Has ‘Completely’ Cut Off The Alleged Killer Son

The start of the new year brought the long-anticipated arraignment of Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old accused of killing his celebrity parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.

However, on January 7, when the arraignment took place, his attorney, Alan Jackson, suddenly announced to the court that he was withdrawing from the case.

“The family has completely cut Nick off,” a close source said. “They are devastated. But they realized they cannot support him anymore—not financially, not emotionally, not morally.”

Another source stated that Nick behaved badly with his legal team, which may have caused issues with Jackson.

“Even with the best legal team, a client has to cooperate. Nick’s behavior over the past weeks—erratic, threatening, unpredictable—left no other choice. The family can’t bankroll chaos,” the source claimed.

“They loved him once,” the insider continued, “but what he did, what he became… it was monstrous. They can’t protect him anymore, and they can’t keep funding his destruction.”

The Alleged Killer Likely Didn’t Have The Funds To Pay His Ex-Lawyer, Expert Says

While Jackson did not disclose his reasons for quitting, experts suggest that his decision was likely tied to the financial demands of the case.

The attorney is believed to be among the most sought-after defense attorneys and likely commanded at least a seven-figure retainer.

This expense, along with future legal costs, may have been too steep for the accused to sustain.

“Nick Reiner doesn’t have the money, if he did, he wouldn’t be living in his parents’ guesthouse. And under the California Slayer Statute, you kill your parents — you’re disinherited,” said former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, per the New York Post.

Other Experts Shared Similar Sentiments Over Late Rob Reiner’s Son’s Lawyer’s Exit

After Jackson stepped away from the case, the court appointed public defender Kimberly Greene to represent the accused.

The arraignment has since been pushed to February, meaning Nick’s plea remains unknown for now.

There has also been no indication that Nick’s family plans to retain another private attorney.

According to Seth Zuckerman, a defense lawyer who once represented actor Jonathan Majors in a domestic violence case, this is further proof that Jackson’s exit may have been financially motivated.

“If they had the financial resources, they would go hire another private attorney,” Zuckerman said of Nick’s family.

Criminal defense attorney Mark Bederow also shared similar sentiments as Rahmani and Zuckerman over Jackson’s withdrawal.

“A representation like this could cost an extraordinary sum of money,” Bederow said. “Probably the money is not there.

“I don’t know who is controlling the family assets, but I would imagine that whatever hope there had been from the client or the family, that it’s just not there, and the defense costs so much,” he added.

Nick Reiner Is Unlikely To Face The Death Penalty If Found Guilty, Experts Say

Since Reiner’s arrest in connection with the deaths of his parents, rumors that he could face the death penalty have circulated widely.

The speculation intensified after District Attorney Nathan Hochman addressed the case during a press conference in December.

At the time, Hochman stated that the murder counts Nick faces carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

However, Rahmani and Bederow feel it is unlikely that Hochman will pursue the death penalty if Nick is found guilty.

“I don’t think it will be a death penalty case. We haven’t had an execution in California in almost 20 years,” Rahmani said.

“There is no way this is going to end up being a death penalty case,” Bederow also stated. “I don’t think the Reiner family would want that.”

The Alleged Killer’s Family Is Against The Death Penalty, Request Mental Help For The Accused

In line with Bederow’s suggestion, the Reiner family has seemingly voiced their displeasure over the possibility of the death penalty.

A source close to the family recently shared that they feel “Nick is seriously ill,” and ending his life will in no way bring back his late parents.

“They believe killing him won’t bring Rob and Michele back — and it won’t fix what went wrong,” the insider told Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop last month.

As the case proceeds, the family will also fight back against any recommendations for the death penalty and would prefer that Nick be offered mental help if he is eventually found guilty.