01/14/2026
This is the exact correct position for all defence lawyers to have. If your lawyer doesn't actually believe in the presumption of innocence, then you need to get a new lawyer.
Nick Reiner's Former Defense Attorney Alan Jackson Says He 'Doesn't Really Care' Whether a Potential Client Is Guilty: 'Indefensible Never Comes Up'
The high-profile attorney said his priority is to defend the Constitution and determine "whether or not the government got their job right"
By Sarah Jones and Charna Flam
Article Published on January 13, 2026 09:20PM EST