Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges Wednesday
Nick Reiner likely to plead not guilty in parents' murders
Nick Reiner is due in court tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7th, for his arraignment. His initial arraignment was postponed after the defense said they needed more time to gather information. During the hearing, he also declined the right to a speedy trial. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the case with Los Angeles based attorney Tre Lovell.
LOS ANGELES - Nick Reiner is set to appear for his arraignment hearing on Wednesday after he allegedly killed his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, last month.
Nick was reportedly taken off suicide watch on Tuesday and will appear at Wednesday’s hearing without the suicide smock and restraints, TMZ’s Branson Quirke told LiveNOW from FOX’s Mike Pache.
Nick Reiner was ‘out of his mind’ weeks before parents' murders
Sources told TMZ that in the weeks leading up to Rob and Michele’s deaths, Nick Reiner’s medications were changed and he was "out of his mind."
What they're saying:
"He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His medications were changed several times up until just weeks before the actual murders that he’s being charged with," Quirke said.
It’s believed that Nick will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ’s sources.
Nick remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles.
Nick Reiner removed from suicide watch ahead of court
Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner was reportedly taken off suicide ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Wednesday. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the upcoming arraignment with TMZ's Branson Quirke.
Nick Reiner charged in parents’ deaths
The backstory:
Nick Reiner was charged on Dec. 16, 2025, with two counts of first-degree murder.
Rob, 78, and his wife Michele, 70, were killed sometime in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, 2025, the District Attorney’s Office said.
They were found dead late in the afternoon in their home in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, authorities said.
Nick 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 and Michele Reiner's cause of death revealed
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, both Rob and Michele died from "multiple sharp force injuries." The manner of death for both was ruled a homicide.
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Rob Reiner's legendary career
Rob'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 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 article was taken from an interview conducted on Jan. 6, 2026, by LiveNOW from FOX with TMZ. Previous reporting from FOX Local and The Associated Press also contributed. This story was reported from San Jose.