Nick Renner’s ex-lawyer Alan Jackson returns to court over Pepperdine case
Alan Jackson Back in court a week after quitting Nick Reinerlegal counsel.
Jackson, 61, with clients Fraser Boehm Wednesday, January 14, in court in Van Nuys, California. Bohm, 25, is charged with four counts of murder and gross negligence vehicular manslaughter for his role in the Oct. 17, 2023 crash that killed Pepperdine University students Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors said Boehm allegedly lost control of the vehicle while traveling at more than 100 mph on the Pacific Coast Highway, crashing into three parked cars and then striking four women who were walking nearby. November 2025, Judge Thomas Robinson Motion to dismiss murder charge denied. Two months ago, a judge denied a motion to reduce Bohm’s bail from $4 million to $2 million.
“There are many, many defendants in county jails right now who want me to reduce their bail so they can hire Alan Jackson or other private attorneys,” Robinson said at the time, according to Pepperdine University Graphics. “That’s not how it works.”
During Wednesday’s court appearance, Jackson spoke to Boehm and at one point patted him on the back, according to reports new york post. When the judge asked Bohm if he agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial, Boehm responded: “Yes, your honor,” the outlet reported. Boehm’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.
Jackson told outside court post Boehm “did a great job and the whole team did a great job.” Days earlier, Jackson announced he was withdrawing from Nick’s murder case involving his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner.
“As you know, this morning, I had to step aside as Nick Lehner’s attorney,” Jackson told reporters outside the courthouse after the Jan. 7 hearing. “Circumstances beyond our control, but more importantly, circumstances beyond Nick’s control, unfortunately prevent us from continuing to represent Nick.”
“I am legally and ethically prohibited from explaining all the reasons why, and I know this is a matter of concern to everyone,” he continued. “We want the public defenders to step in, who have been appointed, and take great care to protect Nick Renner’s interests as he moves forward in the system.”
Jackson ended the press conference with a statement: “We understand that you can take this to the bank and Nick Renner is not guilty of murder under the laws of the state of California.”
On December 14, 2025, Rob and Michelle were found dead in their Brentwood, California home with apparent stab wounds. They are 78 and 70 years old respectively. Police arrested Nick near the University of Southern California hours after his parents’ bodies were found. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and faces the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
Jackson briefly discusses the case and his exit billy bushon the “Hot Mics” podcast earlier this week, hitting back at speculation that it was because of money.
“You can’t say what happened with the retainer, because I never said that,” Jackson said of rumors about the retainer, adding, “Obviously, something happened with my ability and my team’s ability to continue to represent, but I don’t want you, your audience, to [or] Others began to speculate on what that might be. I said nothing about it. “
Nick will appear in court with a public defender on February 23 Kimberly Green Stand up for him.
