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Criminal

Dec. 17, 2025

Alan Jackson retained for defense in Reiner murder case

The former high-ranking Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, is no stranger to celebrity cases. He defended Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey and prosecuted Phil Spector.

Alan Jackson retained for defense in Reiner murder case
Alan J. Jackson of Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP

A veteran Los Angeles defense attorney known for handling high-profile criminal cases has been retained to represent Nick Reiner, who was charged Tuesday with murdering his parents, director and actor Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner.

Alan J. Jackson, a partner with Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP, is a former assistant head deputy of the Los Angeles County district attorney's office who successfully prosecuted record producer Phil Spector for the murder of a...

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