Nick Reiner’s arraignment in parents’ killing is delayed after his attorney asks to be replaced

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Wednesday delayed Nick Reiner’s arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after his high-profile defense attorney asked to be replaced by a public defender.

Judge Theresa McGonigle agreed to attorney Alan Jackson’s request during a hearing where Nick Reiner was expected to be arraigned and enter a plea. Jackson did not say why he wanted to leave the case.

McGonigle then delayed arraignment until Feb. 23.

During...