Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to double murder charges in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Reiner was scheduled for an arraignment in the case last month, but instead, his powerhouse lawyer announced he was stepping down from representing Nick.
Alan Jackson told reporters during a press conference that he had “no choice” but to withdraw from the case, and cited circumstances beyond his and Nick’s control as to why he abruptly resigned.
“Circumstances beyond our control, but more importantly, circumstances beyond Nick’s control have dictated that,” Jackson said during a press conference outside the courthouse. “Sadly, it’s made it impossible for us to continue our representation of Nick. I’m legally and I’m ethically prohibited from explaining all the reasons why.”
Jackson remained adamant that Nick was “not guilty” of murdering his parents.
