Nick Reiner’s latest court hearing focused on whether grand jury transcripts and exhibits connected to his July indictment should be made public. The 33-year-old is facing charges in the December 2025 murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Reiner appeared Wednesday at Los Angeles Superior Court, where he sat beside his public defender, Kimberly Greene. Unlike his previous hearings, he was not handcuffed to his chair. His hands were individually cuffed as he whispered to Greene before the proceeding.
Nick Reiner’s latest hearing centers on whether grand jury transcripts and exhibits should be made public
During the hearing, Page Six observed Reiner calmly sitting and tilting his head from side to side. He appeared uninterested and, at times, glared at the prosecutors. He wore a brown shirt over a white long-sleeved thermal with brown pants, while his previously short hair had grown out.
The hearing centered on the grand jury proceedings that led to Reiner’s July indictment. However, Judge Sam Ohta did not announce a decision on whether the transcripts and exhibits should be released. Instead, he continued the hearing until Oct. 21.
The latest appearance came three weeks after Reiner appeared “emotionless” and “eerily calm” during his Sept. 15 hearing. At the time, the “Being Charlie” co-writer answered “yes” when asked whether he understood that he was waiving his right to a speedy trial. He also thanked the judge during the hearing.
Meanwhile, Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner, were not present in court Wednesday but have remained involved behind the scenes. They previously asked that the grand jury transcripts stay sealed, while Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman deferred the decision to the court.
Hochman previously announced that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty if Reiner is convicted. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. The indictment also includes special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and “lying in wait,” as well as an allegation that he used a knife.
Hochman previously said he does not expect the trial to begin before 2027, as the defense continues reviewing discovery and additional material is expected to be turned over.
