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Reiner Lawyer: Superstar Defender Takes On Double Homicide
5 Jan
Summary
- Attorney Matt Murphy lauded Nick Reiner's lawyer, Alan Jackson.
- Jackson is known for successfully defending Karen Read in a high-profile trial.
- Murphy predicts the case will go to a jury trial, not a death penalty case.
Attorney Matt Murphy has praised Alan Jackson, the defense counsel for Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. Murphy described Jackson as a "superb attorney" who is "in his prime right now," noting his talent was evident in the Karen Read case.
Murphy suggested Jackson's high-profile status comes with a significant cost, but believes Reiner has the financial means to afford him. The defense lawyer was reportedly seen visiting the crime scene shortly after the murders, a move Murphy considers strategic for understanding the events to better represent his client.
Looking ahead, Murphy predicts that Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman will not pursue the death penalty in this intra-family homicide case. Instead, he anticipates a conviction leading to life without parole, with the crucial battleground likely being a sanity phase.
