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crime-and-courts1 month ago•6 min saved

Nick Reiner seeks trust funds to fund his defense in double homicide case

Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to release money from a family trust to pay for his defense. He is jailed awaiting trial on double‑homicide charges after his high‑profile private attorney was dropped; he now has a Los Angeles County public defender. Trustees allegedly withheld mandatory payouts, with the trust terms requiring half the funds at age 30 and the remainder at 35, though discretionary distributions for support were allowed until then. A change in the trust’s oversight is noted as the case proceeds.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime-and-courts #double-homicide #nick-reiner

national-news4 months ago•11 min saved

Nick Reiner's defense loses family funding, TMZ reports

Nick Reiner, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son, is charged with two counts of first‑degree murder for the December 2025 killings of his parents. TMZ reports the family is no longer funding his defense; his siblings aren’t hiring private counsel, and a deputy public defender now represents him as he remains jailed without bail ahead of an April 29 hearing.

via New York Daily News|

#murder-charges #national-news #nick-reiner

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"YSL Trial: Public Defender Withdraws, Young Thug's Social Media Under Scrutiny"

The last public defender in the Young Slime Life gang trial in Fulton County has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel, citing financial hardships and the inability to earn a livable wage due to the length and commitment required by the case. Angela D’Williams, the public defender, has faced unforeseen professional and financial challenges, despite recent compensation increases, and has expressed her inability to take on new clients. The trial, which began 13 months ago, has been particularly demanding, leaving minimal time for other professional responsibilities and creating a need for additional financial support.

via WSB Atlanta|

#financial-hardship #legalcriminal-justice #livable-wage

arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

From Public Defender to Lollapalooza: A Career Transformation at 40

Danielle Ponder, a former public defender, quit her job at 40 to pursue a full-time singing career. After years of performing and building a following, she scored a record deal and released her debut album, "Some of Us Are Brave." Ponder has been touring extensively, including a performance at Lollapalooza, where she received praise for her powerful voice and inspiring backstory. Her music reflects her struggles with anxiety and the criminal justice system's inequities. Ponder hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about social justice issues and empower others through vulnerability and authenticity.

via CNN|

#arts-and-entertainment #career-change #lollapalooza

crime3 years ago•10 min saved

"Roseville murder suspect's escape and capture: The lingering questions and history of running"

Eric Abril, the murder suspect who escaped from custody in Placer County, California, and led law enforcement on a manhunt, is set to appear in court for a new felony charge related to his escape. Abril's public defender, Brandon Bob, spoke with KCRA 3 in an exclusive interview, stating that he is happy to see Abril back in custody and is preparing for the next steps in the case. Bob declined to answer questions about Abril's escape or his reasons for doing so, citing attorney-client confidentiality. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is still investigating how Abril managed to escape from the hospital.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#crime #eric-abril #escape

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Mental health concerns arise in Midtown shooting investigation.

Deion Patterson, the suspect in the Midtown shooting that killed a CDC employee and injured four others, suffers from apparent mental health issues, according to his public defender. Patterson, a veteran, had an appointment at the doctor's office where the shooting occurred and allegedly opened fire after being told he arrived too late to be seen. The highest levels of Veterans Affairs are examining whether there were any gaps in Patterson's mental health care. He faces a murder charge and four counts of aggravated assault and is being held without bond.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#atlanta #crime #mental-health

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Possible Charges Dropped in Attack on Former SF Fire Commissioner.

The San Francisco public defender's office is seeking to drop charges against Garrett Doty, who was accused of assaulting former San Francisco Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani with a metal pipe. Doty's attorney claims he acted in self-defense after Carmignani allegedly pepper-sprayed him. The public defender's office alleges that Carmignani instigated the altercation and may have used bear or pepper spray against unhoused people in the past. The DA's office may drop charges against Doty if Carmignani is unable to testify in court.

via SFGATE|

#assault #charges-dropped #crime

law3 years ago•5 min saved

The ongoing struggle for criminal defendants' right to counsel.

The 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright, which affirmed a constitutional right to a lawyer for criminal defendants who could not afford one, is being celebrated. The case forced states to create taxpayer-funded public defender offices. Clarence Gideon was charged with breaking into a Florida pool hall in 1961 and was denied a court-appointed lawyer in state court, represented himself, and was convicted. The ruling led to the establishment and strengthening of public defender systems in the states and expanded the right to counsel in juvenile and certain misdemeanor cases.

via Fox News|

#criminal-justice #gideon-v-wainwright #law