Nick Reiner and his attorney, Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene, at Los Angeles Superior Court on February 23, 2026. Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner last year.
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The Associated Press reported that Reiner appeared in court in an enclosed custody area with his head shaved and wearing brown jail clothes. Reiner talked to his lawyer briefly before the judge began the brief hearing. He spoke only to answer yes to a question from the judge.
Prosecutors told the AP they have not decided whether to seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, who is eligible for it under the charges.
Nick Reiner is the third of Rob Reiner’s four children, and has been held without bail since his arrest after the actor-director and his wife were found dead with stab wounds on Dec. 14. 2025 at their home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles.
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The backstory:
Nick Reiner was charged on Dec. 16, 2025, with two counts of first-degree murder. He did not resist when he was arrested hours later in the Exposition Park area near the University of Southern California, about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) from the crime scene, police said.
The two counts of first-degree murder come with special circumstances of multiple murders and an allegation that the defendant used a dangerous weapon, a knife. The additions could mean a greater sentence.
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Rob Reiner's career spanned decades as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter and political activist. He starred in the ‘70s sitcom "All in the Family" and directed classics such as "Stand by Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally," and "A Few Good Men."
He also directed the 2015 movie "Being Charlie," which Nick co-wrote. It's a semi-autobiographical film that gives a glimpse into Nick's battle with substance abuse.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Associated Press and previous FOX Local coverage. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.