Nick Reiner Fights for $558K Trust Fund From Jail

A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether Nick Reiner -- accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner -- can access more than $550,000 from his family's trust while awaiting trial. We look at the legal fight, California's Slayer Statute, and why the outcome could determine whether Reiner can hire a private defense attorney. Plus: New developments in the Palisades arson retrial and why federal prosecutors changed their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht. LAPD officer Daniel Flores avoids felony charges after secretly recording fellow officers making racist remarks. The startling turn of events this week. Original show date: August 21, 2026   Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.