Los Angeles prosecutors are scheduled to file murder charges against Nick Reiner, 32, in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The couple was found deceased in their residence on Sunday, having sustained multiple stab wounds.
Charges Filed
District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated on Tuesday that Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder. The charges include a special circumstance of multiple murders and an accusation of using a "dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife." A conviction could result in a life sentence. The decision regarding whether to seek the death penalty has not yet been made.
Legal Proceedings
Nick Reiner is currently undergoing medical evaluation by prison officials. He is expected to be brought to court for an arraignment hearing following medical clearance, at which point he will be formally charged and will enter a plea.
Background of Victims
Rob Reiner was a film director known for works such as This Is Spinal Tap, Misery, and A Few Good Men. Michele Singer Reiner was an actress, photographer, producer, and the founder of Reiner Light, a photography and production company. Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell commented on the local impact of the case during the news conference.