Chris Melcher

I think that's it, because the other ground for permissive withdrawal, and Alan needed permission of the court or his client to get out, he can't just quit, would be the client made it unreasonably difficult to provide representation.

I really doubt that that's it.

This is the most high-profile criminal case out there, and Alan attached himself to it quickly.

I don't think he would want to leave that.

other than not getting paid.

And this was a question that I had at the beginning is who was funding this very expensive defense and also who allowed access to Alan Jackson and his team.

Almost immediately after the forensic team for the police left, Alan Jackson just got access to that house.

Who allowed that access?

And so it seemed like somebody in the family or maybe a trustee was providing funding and access to the home.

And then maybe there's a change of heart or really coming to their senses.

Like, why are we helping this guy who just killed our parents?

Absolutely.

And, you know, Los Angeles, the criminal courts building has some of the most experienced public defenders out there.

And these are people who have dedicated their lives.

They're very passionate.

Like you say, they get paid very little.

They don't get to choose their clients and they're handling really horrific cases.

and have substantial experience.

So he can be well served.

He's not going to get, Nick's not going to get the polish of Alan Jackson, but he'll get good defense.