{"id":2296174,"date":"2026-02-23T20:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2296174"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:47:05","slug":"nick-reiner-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charges-in-the-deaths-of-his-parents-rob-and-michele-reiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nick-reiner-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charges-in-the-deaths-of-his-parents-rob-and-michele-reiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-editable=\"content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-reorderable=\"content\">\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvejvoa001q26pa4nqzghzi@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/entertainment\/live-news\/rob-michele-reiner-death-investigation-12-16-25-hnk\">charged<\/a> with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his parents, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/12\/15\/entertainment\/rob-reiner-obituary-films\">famed director Rob Reiner<\/a> and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty<strong> <\/strong>in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzgj30b00033b6s6qzygpq7@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Reiner waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and no bail was granted. Reiner, who had a shaved head, wore brown prison-issued overalls and had shackles on his wrists during his appearance.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzgozns00093b6s12vjij33@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            A preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 29.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb300073b6pwtxnbhut@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home late last year.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb300083b6p8yfi92zq@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Reiner has been in custody since his initial arrest in December.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb400093b6p5a3oj2ha@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzgp6b8000b3b6s7yl4165a@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters outside the courthouse after the hearing that his office has not yet determined whether they will seek the death penalty.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzhiz5z00093b6rzrgrywzm@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            \u201cWe take the process in which we determine whether or not the death penalty should be sought extremely seriously, and it goes through a very rigorous process,\u201d he said. \u201cWe will be looking at all aggravating and mitigating circumstances, and we have invited defense counsel to present to us, both in writing and orally in a meeting, any arguments that they would like to make in consideration for our going forward or not going forward with the death penalty.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzi5nrh000k3b6sg27ib573@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Rob and Michele Reiner had three children together \u2013 Jake, Romy and Nick.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlzi1h5k000h3b6smsyckpdr@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            celebrity.land has reached out to a spokesperson for Romy and Jake Reiner for comment.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000a3b6plgteteji@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Last month, Reiner did not enter a plea during his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/01\/07\/entertainment\/nick-rob-michele-reiner-arraignment\">initial arraignment<\/a> because his high-profile attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew as his counsel. Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene now represents him, according to the Los Angeles County Public Defender\u2019s Office.\n    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/image\/instances\/cmlzi8f00000d3b6rz30f835m@published\" class=\"image_large-elevate image_large__hide-placeholder\" data-image-variation=\"image_large\" data-name=\"GettyImages-2262693555.jpg\" data-component-name=\"image\" data-observe-resizes=\"\" data-breakpoints=\"{\" image_large--eq-extra-small=\"\" data-original-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" data-url=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original\" data-editable=\"settings\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image_large__container \" data-image-variation=\"image_large\" data-breakpoints=\"{\" image_large--eq-extra-small=\"\">\n       <picture class=\"image_large__picture\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"679\" media=\"(max-width: 479px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_679,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"967\" media=\"(min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_967,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693555.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000b3b6plxvlf5hn@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            \u201cThe Public Defender\u2019s Office recognizes what an unimaginable tragedy this is for the Reiner family and the Los Angeles community. Our hearts go out to the Reiner family as they navigate this difficult time,\u201d Garcia said in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubdef.lacounty.gov\/news\/media-release-la-public-defender-issues-statement-on-appointment-to-represent-nick-reiner\/\" target=\"_blank\">statement<\/a> at the time. \u201cWe ask for your patience and compassion as the case moves through the legal process, as these matters are complicated and require careful consideration.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000c3b6pkeoogs5h@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Jackson told reporters at the time that while his team is still committed to Reiner and his best interests, circumstances beyond his or Reiner\u2019s control \u201cmade it impossible\u201d for his team to continue representing him.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000d3b6pn6dnz7bh@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Jackson also said that after investigating the matter, they believe that \u201cpursuant to the laws of this state, pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000e3b6psdjx5z85@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Prosecutors say Reiner stabbed his parents to death in the early hours of the morning in the master bedroom area of the family home. A family member had previously told detectives that Reiner had also been living on the property in a guest house and that he argued with his father at Conan O\u2019Brien\u2019s holiday party the night before.\n    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/image\/instances\/cmlzi9qn9000f3b6rql0hhyyw@published\" class=\"image_large-elevate image_large__hide-placeholder\" data-image-variation=\"image_large\" data-name=\"GettyImages-2262693408.jpg\" data-component-name=\"image\" data-observe-resizes=\"\" data-breakpoints=\"{\" image_large--eq-extra-small=\"\" data-original-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" data-url=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original\" data-editable=\"settings\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image_large__container \" data-image-variation=\"image_large\" data-breakpoints=\"{\" image_large--eq-extra-small=\"\">\n       <picture class=\"image_large__picture\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"679\" media=\"(max-width: 479px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_679,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"967\" media=\"(min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_967,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source height=\"undefined\" width=\"860\" media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\/f_webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/gettyimages-2262693408.jpg?c=original&amp;q=w_860,c_fill\" alt=\"(From left) Deputy District Attorney Habib Bailan and Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Chung at Nick Reiner's arraignment in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday.\" class=\"image_large__dam-img image_large__dam-img--loading\" onload=\"this.classList.remove('image_large__dam-img--loading')\" onerror=\"imageLoadError(this)\" height=\"2000\" width=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000f3b6ptwyrg2zd@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Reiner has been <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/12\/15\/entertainment\/nick-reiner-wwk-being-charlie\">open<\/a> about his struggles with addiction, mental health and his experience of multiple stints in rehab. In 2015, he channeled his experiences into a film that he co-wrote about a family struggling with a child\u2019s addiction, which his father directed.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000h3b6pkqz5sp3a@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Rob Reiner was a larger-than-life and beloved figure in Hollywood. His breakout role as an actor came in 1971 on TV\u2019s \u201cAll in the Family,\u201d on which he starred as Mike Stivic, the son-in-law of Archie and Edith Bunker. Rob Reiner earned two Emmy Awards for the role.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-elevate inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph_elevate\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmlvennb4000i3b6pcg10phl6@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            As an actor and a director throughout his esteemed, decades-long career, his body of work included everything from cult comedies such as \u201cThe Princess Bride\u201d to classic rom-coms like \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d and the Oscar-nominated legal drama \u201cA Few Good Men.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.celebrity.land.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his parents, famed director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday. Reiner waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and no bail was granted. 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