Nick Reiner Pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ in His Parents’ Murders
Key Points:
- Nick Reiner pleaded "not guilty" to charges of killing his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer Michelle Reiner, during a Monday arraignment at Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- Rob and Michelle Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on December 14, with Nick Reiner arrested hours later and charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- Nick Reiner, 32, has a documented history of substance abuse and mental health issues, including a schizophrenia diagnosis, with recent medication adjustments prior to the incident.
- Originally represented by high-profile attorney Alan Jackson, who withdrew in January, Reiner is now being defended by deputy public defender Kimberly Greene.
- A preliminary hearing for the case is