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  

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