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Nick Reiner Moves to Tap Family Trust for Murder Defense
lawcrime1 month ago

Nick Reiner Moves to Tap Family Trust for Murder Defense

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking access to a $1.5 million family trust via a probate petition to pay for a murder-defense attorney in his upcoming trial for his parents’ deaths. He claims the trust requires distributions at age 30 and again at 35 and accuses the current trustee of withholding funds; Reiner, who has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first‑degree murder with special circumstances, remains in custody with a public defender after a prior attorney withdrew, with a September court date.

Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders
lawcrime2 years ago

Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of severe sex crimes against children under 13. If signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would be the first state to implement such a punishment. The bill, authored by Democratic state Sen. Regina Barrow, aims to serve as a deterrent for horrific crimes, though it has faced opposition for being potentially "cruel and unusual punishment."