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What you know, Alibiers, welcome to another episode of Pretty Lies and Alibis. I'm Gigi. Good to have you here. It's Thursday, January 8th.

Today we're going to update on several cases we've been following, including Nick Reiner, Spencer and Monique Teppi, Ashley Buzzard, and J.P. Miller.

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We're going to start off with Nick Reiner. Yesterday, Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner's attorney,

withdrew from the case at what was supposed to be Nick's arraignment. The official reason wasn't given,

but a lot of legal analysts believe it could be money-related, especially since

Nick has since been appointed a public defender. Some of the other reasons legal analysts have

mentioned are fundamental disagreements on how to defend the case or a conflict of interest.

Jackson said he was withdrawing with Nick's understanding and consent.

While in court, Nick spoke calmly with his defense team before all sides went into the judge's chambers.

Mark Bedrow told the New York Post about Jackson withdrawing.

It's clear Jackson didn't want to, and I can't imagine that the client wouldn't want a lawyer of Allen's skill set and capability to go.

I'm purely speculating, informed speculation.

A representation like this could cost an extraordinary sum of money.

Probably the money is not there.

Some legal analysts have estimated that a case of this caliber could require a retainer that is seven figures.

Jackson said he and his team remain deeply, deeply committed to Nick Reiner and to his best interests.

He said, in fact, we know we're not just convinced.

We know that the legal process will reveal the true facts of the circumstances

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