Nick Reiner asks for trust fund money to pay for his defense

Nick Reiner says he needs unpaid money from his family trust to help pay for his defense team, specifically to rehire famed defense attorney Alan Jackson, according to a new court filing.

Reiner was charged with the murders of his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, in December.

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