Nick Reiner’s fight for freedom could be a real uphill struggle. The second-oldest child of Rob and Michele Reiner is facing two charges of first-degree murder in his parents’ deaths. The filmmaker has talked about his lengthy history with drugs before, while he was diagnosed with schizophrenia prior to his mom and dad’s tragedy.
On Monday, he entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him in court. A former federal prosecutor says that there is a “fatal” flaw working against Nick and his defense team.
Nick Reiner’s reported argument with parents Rob and Michele Reiner could affect his defense
The circumstances leading up to Rob and Michele’s death do not bode well for Nick. That’s according to Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers in Los Angeles. He tells US Weekly that the fatal flaw against the defense is “The fact that Nick got into an argument with the victims a day before the murder.” That, according to reports, took place at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party.
Prosecutors in Nick’s trial believe that he stabbed his parents to death before fleeing their California home. He’s been denied bail while also waiving his rights to a speedy trial. According to Neama, the heated argument between Nick and his parents not long before their deaths is “evidence of premeditation.” Neama made note of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death in 2019. That was premeditated, he said, following a heated argument.
Nick’s trial has been through its share of delays. His original attorney, Alan Jackson, chose to resign from the case. He, however, maintained his belief in his former client’s innocence. Public defender Kimberly Greene is now Nick’s attorney of record.
No matter what strategy Kimberly and her defense team has, Neama sees some drawbacks. Pleading insanity means you must prove that your client doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong. A heated argument with his parents shows Neama that Nick’s not insane. As for self-defense he believes it’s hard to convince people of that, given the age difference between him and his parents.
If convicted, Nick could face the death penalty or a life behind bars.
TELL US – IS THERE ANY ARGUMENT THE DEFENSE CAN MAKE THAT MIGHT GET NICK REINER ACQUITTED?
