Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where he entered no plea at this time in connection with the fatal stabbing deaths of his parents. Reiner initially retained high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson to represent him in the alleged murders of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Jackson, who recently drew national attention for the highly publicized acquittal of Karen Read, requested permission from the judge to withdraw from the case. A public defender was subsequently appointed and requested that the arraignment be continued to later date. Following Jackson’s request, Reiner said, “Yeah, I agree with Your Honor on that.”
On December 16, 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that 32-year-old Nick Reiner had been charged with two counts of murder, along with a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders. Prosecutors have also alleged that Reiner personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.
Reports surrounding the night of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s deaths reference a tense alleged altercation earlier that evening allegedly at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party. Nick Reiner has reportedly struggled for years with mental illness and substance addiction.
Reiner is currently being held without bail. If convicted, he faces either the death penalty or life in state prison without the possibility of parole. His arraignment is now scheduled for February 23.
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