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Son of US film director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to charges of murdering his parents

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 23, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Son of US film director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to charges of murdering his parents
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Nick Reiner, the son of film director Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 79, a filmmaker known for movies like "When Harry Met Sally," and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 70, a photographer, were discovered at their Brentwood home on December 14. Nick Reiner, 32, who has a history of addiction, was arrested in connection with the stabbings. The arraignment took place in a downtown courtroom where he was formally charged and informed of his rights. A "not guilty" plea is typical at this stage of legal proceedings.

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Los Angeles

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