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Murder charges announced against Nick Reiner
The LA County District Attorney's Office will formally file murder charges against Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
LOS ANGELES - Criminal charges were filed against Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner.
The charges came as the 32-year-old's first court appearance was delayed since he wasn't given medical clearance, officials said.
What we know:
On Tuesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances.
If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or death, Hochman said.
Nick Reiner was expected to appear in court Tuesday, but that was postponed due to lack of medical clearance. Hochman said Reiner is currently going through standard medical clearance, which is protocol.
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Nick Reiner awaits first court appearance
Nick Reiner's first scheduled court appearance was delayed to a lack of medical clearance, his attorney said.
His arraignment has been tentatively set for Wednesday.
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Nick Reiner could face death penalty if convicted
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's son Nick was charged with murder for the deaths of his parents.
The 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder after his parents were killed at their Brentwood home over the weekend.
The couple, 78-year-old Rob Reiner and 68-year-old Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday afternoon by their daughter, Romy, according to TMZ. Police said Nick was not at the home when officers arrived, and detectives believe he left sometime after the attacks.
FOX 11 learned that Nick Reiner was living with his parents. He is now being held without bail.
On Monday, LAPD's Gangs and Narcotics Division shared photos of the arrest taking place in LA's Exposition Park area.
Nick hires high-profile attorney
On Tuesday, TMZ reported Nick Reiner hired Alan Jackson, of Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP, as his defense attorney. The high-profile lawyer represented Karen Read, who was acquitted of murder charges after being accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe.
Jackson has also represented several clients in the NBA and NFL, as well as Kevin Spacey and Naasón Joaquín García.
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Habib Balian is the lead prosecutor who recently worked on the Menendez Brothers' resentencing.
What they're saying:
TMZ also reported that the night before the killings, Nick attended Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party, where an argument reportedly broke out between him and his father.
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"There was some kind of argument that transpired at the party, and this argument was so animated, so loud that we're told people that were at the party overheard the commotion. And it's unclear exactly what the argument was about. But we're told that Rob and his wife were so upset they actually left the party immediately after," one source said.
Nick Reiner has spoken publicly about struggles with substance abuse. "Being Charlie," which was released in 2015, was a semi-autobiographical film Nick made with his father about addiction and mental health.
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'Being Charlie' written by Nick Reiner
Nick Reiner remains in police custody following the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. In 2015, he wrote a film that was directed by his father.
Rob Reiner once said that the project forced them to understand each other better and helped them feel closer despite years of strain.
The Reiners were set to host the Obamas the night of the killings
Michelle Obama also reacted to the deaths during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmy Live."
"They are not deranged or crazed what they what they have always been are passionate people in a time when there are not there's not a lot of courage going on. They were the kind of people who were ready to put their actions behind what they cared about," she said.
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She added that she and former President Barack Obama were supposed to have dinner with the couple the night they died.
Trump's comments spark backlash
President Trump also publicly commented on Rob Reiner in the wake of the news, prompting criticism from both parties.
"Well, I wasn’t a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned. He said he liked, he knew it was false. In fact, it's the exact opposite, that I was a friend of Russia, controlled by Russia. You know, it was the Russia hooks. He was one of the people behind it. I think, I think he hurt himself career wise. He became like a deranged person. Trump derangement syndrome," Trump said.
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Several Republicans criticized President Trump’s remarks about Rob Reiner, calling them inappropriate and disrespectful. Rob Reiner was known as a prominent Democrat and outspoken Trump critic.
Timeline:
Below is a timeline of confirmed events.
What's next:
Authorities continue to investigate the timeline and circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The Source: This article was written with information from Los Angeles Police Department investigators, sourcing attributed to TMZ and publicly recorded comments from President Trump and Michelle Obama, as well as previous FOX 11 reports.