Nick Reiner spoke in his defense ahead of his indictment, while he is behind bars for allegedly murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
The 32-year-old writer and filmmaker believes he is being framed for the murder of his parents even though he was supposedly aware of his “crime,” a source said.
While Nick has been under mental health monitoring during his confinement, the source shared that he doesn’t seem to understand why he’s in jail, according to TMZ.
The claim arises after being charlie The writer’s prosecution was delayed for a second time because his lawyer, Alan Jackson, suddenly backed out.
As of now, Nick will have Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene defending him, and his arraignment will be on February 23.
Shortly after the defendant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, it was revealed that Nick was diagnosed with schizophrenia and had been exhibiting erratic behavior since a recent change in his prescription.
He was arrested after the famous director and his wife were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on December 14.
