Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in Parents’ Murder Case

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I was shocked to hear the news about Nick Reiner. Apparently, he’s entered a plea of not guilty after being accused of the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. It’s a truly awful situation, and I’m just following the story as any movie lover would, hoping for some clarity.

According to Variety, a legal request has been made by the Los Angeles Superior Court regarding the 32-year-old facing murder charges. If found guilty, they could receive either the death penalty or a life sentence.

I’m really fascinated by the legal side of this case, and I’ve been following Nick’s representation closely. His lawyer, Kimberly Greene, is a seasoned public defender – she’s been working in Southern California for nearly two decades! She actually took over after Nick’s first attorney, Alan Jackson, resigned on January 7th, 2026. It’s interesting to see how these transitions can impact a case.

At the court hearing, Nick simply stated his plea and there was no discussion about his mental health. He will be held in jail – the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles – without the possibility of bail until the next hearing.

Nick has openly discussed his struggles with drug addiction, sharing that he attended 18 rehab facilities between the ages of 15 and 19.

During an appearance on Anna David’s podcast, Recovery Rocks, he discussed his experiences with addiction and time in rehab. He described feeling completely out of control, saying, “I was insane,” and illustrated just how far gone he was by recounting an incident where he threw a rock through a window at the rehab facility.

On December 14, 2025, Rob and Michele were discovered deceased at their home in Brentwood, California. That same night, at 9:15 p.m. Pacific Time, Nick was arrested after his sister, Romy, found them.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman praised Rob Reiner as “one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation.” He also stated that seeking justice for those who died is a debt we owe to their memory.

Rob was a prominent name in the entertainment industry, recognized for his work both in front of and behind the camera. He directed several popular films during a successful period in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992).

I first discovered him as Mike Stivic – or “Meathead,” as he was affectionately known – on All in the Family back in 1971. He instantly won me over, and it wasn’t hard to see why everyone loved watching him playfully spar with Archie Bunker, especially with the incredible Carroll O’Connor playing off of him. Their chemistry was just magic!

More to come…

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2026-02-23 21:40