Nick Reiner due in court for arraignment over parents’ killings

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoFebruary 23, 2026 at 04:13 PM

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Nick Reiner is scheduled for arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home in December. Their daughter discovered their bodies, and police arrested Reiner that evening. He is being held without bail and faces a special circumstance charge of multiple murders, along with a special allegation for using a dangerous weapon. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the couple's prominence in the entertainment industry and their political activism. Reiner reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness, and his behavior was said to have become increasingly erratic before the killings.

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Conan O'Brien ×370% Alan Jackson ×280% Los Angeles ×290% Nick Reiner ×7100% Rob Reiner ×6100% Michele Singer Reiner ×5100%

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first-degree murder 90% killings 80% arraignment 70% mental illness 60% addiction 50% dangerous weapon 50% legal proceedings 40% domestic violence 40%