Rob, Michele Reiner's kids testified before grand jury that indicted brother Nick for murder

Key Points:

• Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the grand jury that indicted their brother Nick Reiner for the murders of their parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, though the details of their testimony remain undisclosed.
• Nick Reiner, 32, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, including multiple murders and lying in wait, which could result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
• The couple, married since 1989, were killed in their home in December 2025 by multiple sharp force injuries, and Nick was arrested shortly after the incident; a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 15.
• Jake and Romy have publicly expressed their grief over the loss but have not directly addressed Nick; Jake revealed Nick's struggles with schizophrenia and addiction and described the tragedy as nearly impossible to process.
• Nick’s request to access a $1.5 million trust for legal expenses was denied based on the “slayer statute,” which prevents killers from benefiting financially, though his lawyer emphasized that Nick is presumed innocent until proven guilty.