Nick Reiner seeks access to trust fund to pay defense attorneys ahead of murder trial

Nick Reiner faces murder charges and wants to access a $1.5 million trust fund to pay for his legal defense. The trust fund's trustee refused, citing California's "slayer statute," a law that prevents people accused of certain crimes from benefiting from their victims' estates. A court is reviewing the dispute.

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Aug 15Only center coverage:Nick Reiner trust fund fight could hinge on California's Slayer Statute
  2. Aug 16Nick Reiner blocked from $1.5M trust due to ‘slayer statute’ after being charged with parents’ murder: docs
  3. Aug 17Only center coverage:Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense
  4. Aug 17Nick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 43 days

Last development · Aug 17 — Nick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

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4 viewpoints
HuffPostLeft· 42d ago

Nick Reiner Seeks Access To Parents’ Trust Fund After Blocked By ‘Slayer Statute’

NBC NewsLean Left· 42d ago

Nick Reiner has spent some of his family money on murder defense, lawyers say

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 44d ago

Nick Reiner renews demand for trust fund ahead of murder trial in parents' deaths

Rolling StoneLeft· 44d ago

Nick Reiner Blocked From $1.5 Million Trust Fund as He Faces Murder Charges for Parents’ Killings

Center

5 viewpoints
The HillCenter· 43d ago

No decision yet on Nick Reiner's trust fund access

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· 43d ago

Nick Reiner fights for access to $558,000 family trust fund

FoxlaCenter· 43d ago

Nick Reiner seeks access to trust fund to pay defense attorneys ahead of murder trial

Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 7 Los Angeles, ABC 11 Raleigh, +6 more
ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 43d ago

Judge to consider whether Nick Reiner can access trust fund

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New York PostLean Right· 43d ago

Nick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents

New York PostLean Right· 44d ago

Nick Reiner blocked from $1.5M trust due to ‘slayer statute’ after being charged with parents’ murder: docs

Other outlets

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4 articles
The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner Frustrated By Lack of Access to $1.5 Million Trust as Star Lawyer Sits on Sidelines

VarietyLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner Trust Hearing Postponed to October as Lawyers Push for Speedy Access to Funds

DeadlineLean Left· 43d ago

Nick Reiner Wants His Trust Fund For Top Notch Defense Lawyers; Britney Spears’ Ex-Trustee Says No As Major Hearing Is Set For Monday

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 44d ago

Nick Reiner Blocked From Trust Fund Due to “Slayer Statute” Amid Charges For Parents’ Murder

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