Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is set to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on February 23, 2026, for his arraignment concerning the deaths of his parents. He faces two counts of first-degree murder following the December 14, 2025, killings of Rob Reiner, aged 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, aged 70, at their Brentwood home.
Reiner, 32, was arrested shortly after his parents were found dead from multiple stab wounds. Since his arrest, he has been held without bail. In his previous court appearances, he initially wore a suicide prevention smock but appeared without it in a later hearing.
At the upcoming arraignment, Reiner is expected to enter a plea, likely not guilty, as is common in early stages of criminal proceedings. He will be represented by Kimberly Greene, a public defender, after his former private attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case at the January hearing. Jackson did not specify the reasons for his withdrawal but emphasized that Reiner is presumed not guilty under California law. It remains unclear who retained Jackson or who covered his fees.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Rob and Michele Reiner died from multiple sharp force injuries, and the authorities reported they were killed several hours before their bodies were discovered. Beyond this, details about the investigation and potential motives have been withheld by court order.
Prosecutors have not yet made a decision regarding pursuing the death penalty in this case, although Reiner is eligible under the charges he faces.
Rob Reiner was a notable director responsible for influential films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand By Me,” “A Few Good Men,” and “When Harry Met Sally…” He met Michele Singer, a photographer, during the production of “When Harry Met Sally…” and the couple was married for 36 years.
The case continues to draw attention as developments unfold in the courtroom, with Reiner’s arraignment anticipated to provide clarity on the next procedural steps.
