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She briefly spoke with her client, then asked the court for another delay in the arraignment.
Nick Reiner is next due in court for arraignment and entering a plea on February 23rd.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the County Courthouse in Los Angeles.
The change of lawyers was unexpected.
High-profile attorney Alan Jackson said he had no choice but to withdraw from the case.
Nick Reiner will now be represented by a public defender, raising the possibility that finances could be the reason behind the switch.
In a parting comment, Jackson was defiant about the case.
There has been speculation that Reiner's legal team may employ an insanity defense.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
When court convened, Alan Jackson, who's been representing Nick Reiner, Jackson being a very high-profile attorney, told the court he is withdrawing from the case.
He did not give any explanation, but Dill did tell the court he had no choice.
I have to say this was a surprise.
A public defender was then appointed to represent Nick Reiner.
She briefly spoke with her client, then asked the court for another delay in the arraignment, so no plea was taken.
Nick Reiner is next due in court for arraignment and entering a plea on February 23rd.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the County Courthouse in Los Angeles.
He made his first court appearance on December 17th.
Today, Nick Reiner is expected to enter a plea.