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Reiner trust paid $348,000 for Nick Reiner's defense; Saudis strike…

The money went to Nick Reiner's former attorney, according to the New York Post; separately, Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones across the kingdom Tuesday.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 12:54 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN Overnight at 12:54 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are New York Post's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Rob and Michele Reiner’s trust shells out insane sum to defend son Nick in their own murders”, with reporting from CBS News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:54 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Saudis, Iran-backed Houthis.
BBN covered this story before: Saudis launch new strikes on Houthis as UK warns of Iran shift (October 13).

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New York PostRob and Michele Reiner’s trust shells out insane sum to defend son Nick in their own murders
CBS NewsSaudis launch new strikes on Iran-backed Houthis

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNothing lighter here, Kenji, so let's keep it plain.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe trust of Rob and Michele Reiner paid out three hundred forty-eight thousand dollars toward their son Nick's defense.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post reports the money went to his former attorney, who was defending him against charges that he murdered his parents.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThose are charges, and he has not been convicted.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the trust that was set up to protect the family is now paying for the case about the family.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the tangle of it, and it's a case the whole country has been following closely.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOkay.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCBS News reports the Saudis have now launched new strikes on the Iran-backed group, which has threatened what it calls a painful response.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the president is weighing whether to join in?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe's said the Houthis are behaving very badly and is looking at his options.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe worry is a wider conflict in the Red Sea that could reach American forces and shipping.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNobody on this desk is going to sleep easier after that one, and the Pentagon has been awake since Saturday anyway.

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