• [OT NEWS] Nick Reiner pleads Not Guilty to killing parents

    From Your Name@YourName@YourISP.com to rec.arts.movies.past-films, rec.arts.tv on Tue Feb 24 10:14:32 2026
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    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
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    The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles court charged in the deaths
    of his parents, who were found with multiple stab wounds in their home
    in the city's affluent Brentwood area in December.

    He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment. He could face
    life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.

    Prosecutors allege that Reiner fatally stabbed his father and mother,
    Michele, inside a bedroom of their home before fleeing. Reiner, who is
    being held in custody, will next appear in court on 29 April.

    Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their
    home by their daughter on 14 December.

    The couple died from "multiple sharp force injuries", according to the
    LA County medical examiner.

    Nick Reiner was arrested in Los Angeles the same day. US outlets reported
    that he and his father had attended a party the previous evening, and
    engaged in an argument of some kind. Reports vary as to the severity of
    the alleged row.

    He faces two counts of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance
    alleging multiple murders.

    Rob Reiner directed films including This Is Spinal Tap, the Princess
    Bride, When Harry Met Sally and Stand By Me.

    Michele Singer Reiner was an actress, photographer and producer, and the
    founder of Reiner Light, a photography agency and production company.

    The couple's children, Jake and Romy, said in a statement after their
    deaths that they were experiencing "unimaginable pain" following the
    "horrific and devastating loss".

    Nick Reiner's arraignment, which was originally set for January, had been
    postponed after lawyer Alan Jackson withdrew from the case for reasons he
    said were beyond his and his clients control.

    His new lawyer, Kimberly Greene, entered the not guilty plea on his behalf
    on Monday.

    Reiner is receiving publicly funded legal representation that is allotted
    to defendants who cannot pay their own fees.


    <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly3vm7ddjmo>




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  • From BTR1701@atropos@mac.com to rec.arts.movies.past-films,rec.arts.tv on Mon Feb 23 22:52:50 2026
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    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:



    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he actually stabbed them.

    Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles court charged in the deaths
    of his parents, who were found with multiple stab wounds in their home
    in the city's affluent Brentwood area in December.

    He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment. He could face
    life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.

    Prosecutors allege that Reiner fatally stabbed his father and mother,
    Michele, inside a bedroom of their home before fleeing. Reiner, who is
    being held in custody, will next appear in court on 29 April.

    Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their
    home by their daughter on 14 December.

    The couple died from "multiple sharp force injuries", according to the
    LA County medical examiner.

    Nick Reiner was arrested in Los Angeles the same day. US outlets reported
    that he and his father had attended a party the previous evening, and
    engaged in an argument of some kind. Reports vary as to the severity of
    the alleged row.

    He faces two counts of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance
    alleging multiple murders.

    Rob Reiner directed films including This Is Spinal Tap, the Princess
    Bride, When Harry Met Sally and Stand By Me.

    Michele Singer Reiner was an actress, photographer and producer, and the
    founder of Reiner Light, a photography agency and production company.

    The couple's children, Jake and Romy, said in a statement after their
    deaths that they were experiencing "unimaginable pain" following the
    "horrific and devastating loss".

    Nick Reiner's arraignment, which was originally set for January, had been
    postponed after lawyer Alan Jackson withdrew from the case for reasons he
    said were beyond his and his clients control.

    His new lawyer, Kimberly Greene, entered the not guilty plea on his behalf
    on Monday.

    Reiner is receiving publicly funded legal representation that is allotted
    to defendants who cannot pay their own fees.


    <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly3vm7ddjmo>



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  • From Adam H. Kerman@ahk@chinet.com to rec.arts.tv on Mon Feb 23 23:06:31 2026
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    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:


    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he >actually stabbed them.

    Why not? The defense had change the plea mid trial, and the judge will
    rule out much inculpatory evidence. Law & Order would never lie.
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  • From moviePig@nobody@nowhere.com to rec.arts.movies.past-films,rec.arts.tv on Mon Feb 23 18:15:56 2026
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    On 2/23/2026 5:52 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:



    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he actually stabbed them.
    ...

    Makes it hard to empanel a jury...


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  • From BTR1701@atropos@mac.com to rec.arts.tv on Tue Feb 24 01:23:18 2026
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    On Feb 23, 2026 at 3:06:31 PM PST, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:


    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he >> actually stabbed them.

    Why not? The defense had change the plea mid trial, and the judge will
    rule out much inculpatory evidence. Law & Order would never lie.

    "Your honor we have video of the guy shooting her in front of 50
    eyewitnesses."

    "Objection! All of that prejudicial to my client."

    "I agree with the defense here. All evidence of the defendant's guilt is excluded."


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  • From Adam H. Kerman@ahk@chinet.com to rec.arts.tv on Tue Feb 24 06:19:31 2026
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    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 3:06:31 PM PST, Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote: >>BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele >>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he >>>actually stabbed them.

    Why not? The defense had change the plea mid trial, and the judge will
    rule out much inculpatory evidence. Law & Order would never lie.

    "Your honor we have video of the guy shooting her in front of 50 >eyewitnesses."

    "Objection! All of that prejudicial to my client."

    "I agree with the defense here. All evidence of the defendant's guilt is >excluded."

    Finish the script! You'll be able to sell it.
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  • From Rhino@no_offline_contact@example.com to rec.arts.movies.past-films,rec.arts.tv on Tue Feb 24 08:07:27 2026
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    On 2026-02-23 5:52 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
    On Feb 23, 2026 at 1:14:32 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:



    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to
    murdering his parents.

    So straight 'not guilty' with no affirmative defense of insanity?

    That's gonna be a hard bar to clear, considering literally no one doubts he actually stabbed them.

    How long did your girlfriend laugh when she heard the plea?

    Also, how does he get away with using a public defender? Oh, wait, I
    suppose his siblings are adamant that he not get family money and he had
    no real income of his own did he?

    Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles court charged in the deaths
    of his parents, who were found with multiple stab wounds in their home >> in the city's affluent Brentwood area in December.

    He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment. He could face
    life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.

    Prosecutors allege that Reiner fatally stabbed his father and mother,
    Michele, inside a bedroom of their home before fleeing. Reiner, who is >> being held in custody, will next appear in court on 29 April.

    Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their >> home by their daughter on 14 December.

    The couple died from "multiple sharp force injuries", according to the >> LA County medical examiner.

    Nick Reiner was arrested in Los Angeles the same day. US outlets reported
    that he and his father had attended a party the previous evening, and
    engaged in an argument of some kind. Reports vary as to the severity of >> the alleged row.

    He faces two counts of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance >> alleging multiple murders.

    Rob Reiner directed films including This Is Spinal Tap, the Princess
    Bride, When Harry Met Sally and Stand By Me.

    Michele Singer Reiner was an actress, photographer and producer, and the >> founder of Reiner Light, a photography agency and production company.

    The couple's children, Jake and Romy, said in a statement after their
    deaths that they were experiencing "unimaginable pain" following the
    "horrific and devastating loss".

    Nick Reiner's arraignment, which was originally set for January, had been
    postponed after lawyer Alan Jackson withdrew from the case for reasons he
    said were beyond his and his clients control.

    His new lawyer, Kimberly Greene, entered the not guilty plea on his behalf
    on Monday.

    Reiner is receiving publicly funded legal representation that is allotted
    to defendants who cannot pay their own fees.


    <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly3vm7ddjmo>



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