Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, pleaded not guilty in the deaths of his parents on Monday, February 23, 2026. The veteran director and his wife were found murdered in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2026. Recently, Nick appeared in court and agreed to a future court date of April 29.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in parents’ death case
The 32-year-old son of Rob and Michelle Reiner appeared in court on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Nick Reiner faces two counts of murder with an enhancement, which carries the death penalty or life without parole if convicted (via Variety). The couple was found stabbed to death in their Brentwood Home in Los Angeles on December 14, 2026. The murders sent shockwaves across Hollywood as many industry veterans came together to pay tribute to the veteran director.
During his court appearance, Nick spoke only once and agreed to a future date for the next hearing. The court will resume with the case on April 29, 2026. Moreover, no mention of his alleged mental state was made during the brief court appearance.
Nick is being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles as of now. He was arrested hours after his sister discovered their parents’ bodies. Notably, Nick shared a strained relationship with his father for years. As per eyewitnesses, the two had allegedly argued in public the night before Rob and Michelle’s death.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that his office was still in the process of deciding if they wanted to pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner. “Rob Reiner was one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation,” he stated when the charges were filed. “We owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken.”
Hochman has further claimed that there could be delays in the preliminary hearing because of the volume of evidence in the case. Meanwhile, Judge Sam Ohta has been assigned to handle the case moving ahead.
