Nick Reiner Seeks Access to Trust Fund for Legal Defense in Parents' Murder Case
Nick Reiner, son of the late director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is petitioning for access to his $1.5 million trust fund to finance his legal defense. Reiner is accused of murdering his parents and is currently facing trial. The trust, established by his parents, stipulates that he receives half of the funds at age 30 and the remainder at 35. However, Reiner claims he has not received the funds due at 30, and the trustee, Paul R. Kanin, has denied access without legal justification. Reiner's high-profile attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case due to the lack of funds, leaving Reiner with a public defender. The petition argues that Reiner is entitled to the funds to ensure a fair defense.