Nick Reiner files petition demanding trust fund money to pay for defense
Summary
Nick Reiner has filed a court petition asking for money from his personal trust fund to pay for his legal defense. He says he was supposed to receive half of the trust money when he turned 30, but he never got it. Reiner wants to use this money to rehire his former lawyer, Alan Jackson, after Jackson had to leave the case due to lack of funds.Key Facts
- Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
- He was represented by attorney Alan Jackson, who resigned in January because funding to pay him did not come through.
- The petition claims Reiner is entitled to half of his trust fund, which should have been released when he turned 30 in September 2023.
- The trust was created by his parents over 30 years ago, specifically for each of their children.
- Nick’s siblings had initially agreed to pay the lawyer fees but stopped, causing Jackson to withdraw.
- The trustee managing Nick’s trust has given varying reasons for not releasing the funds, including doubts about Nick’s ability to manage the trust.
- Nick states the funds are his personal assets and not part of his parents’ estate.
- The petition emphasizes Nick has no other way to pay for his legal defense or living expenses while in custody.
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