Summary
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, appeared in a Los Angeles court charged with the murder of his parents. His court appearance was brief, and the arraignment was postponed to January. Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their home, and Nick Reiner was arrested shortly after.
Key Facts
- Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
- His first court appearance was in Los Angeles, but he did not enter a plea.
- The arraignment is postponed to January 7 at his attorney's request.
- Nick Reiner appeared in court wearing a jail suicide prevention smock and was in shackles.
- Rob Reiner was a well-known actor and director; Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and movie producer.
- The couple was found dead from stab wounds at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
- Nick Reiner was arrested a few hours later, around 14 miles from the crime scene.
- The prosecutor's office has not yet decided if they will seek the death penalty.
